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Bucatini with Arugula Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes


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  • Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Creamy burrata, blistered tomatoes, and a vibrant arugula pesto coat bucatini pasta in this light yet satisfying dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lbs (454 g) Cocktail Tomatoes on the vine
  • 1 lbs (454 g) Bucatini
  • 8 oz (227 g) Burrata
  • 1/3 cup Basil
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Sea Salt
  • Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts
  • 2 1/2 cups (592 ml) Arugula
  • 2/3 cup Pecorino Romano
  • 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cups (118 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

For the Soup

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic and pine nuts. Process until finely chopped. Add the arugula, pecorino, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Process until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add in the olive oil in a steady stream. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Place tomatoes on the baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Roast in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until tomatoes are very juicy, but not broken down.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  4. Add pesto, half the burrata, and basil to the bowl with pasta and toss until well coated.
  5. Divide pasta between serving bowls and top with blistered tomatoes and remaining burrata. Garnish with additional arugula, pine nuts, and pecorino if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If arugula is too bitter, blanch it briefly in boiling water before adding to the pesto to reduce its sharpness.
  • For a richer pesto, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before processing.
  • To make this dish ahead, prepare the pesto and roast the tomatoes separately. Assemble the pasta just before serving to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 35
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 60
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 50