Description
This Creamy Pesto Pasta Sauce is an elevated, indulgent twist on classic pesto, blending fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, and burrata with a rich, velvety texture. Tossed with al dente pasta, it’s an easy yet luxurious meal perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pesto Sauce
- 100g fresh basil
- 100g toasted pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 70g Parmesan, grated
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1/2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 200ml olive oil
- 3 tbsp double cream
For the Pasta
- 200g dried casarecce (or pasta of choice)
For Garnish
- 1 burrata, torn
- Extra toasted pine nuts
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook casarecce according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Pesto Sauce
- In a food processor, blend basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, black pepper, and salt until finely chopped.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Stir in double cream, lemon juice, and zest for a rich, creamy texture.
3️⃣ Combine & Serve
- Toss the hot pasta with the creamy pesto sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to coat evenly.
- Plate the pasta and top with torn burrata and extra toasted pine nuts.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil and serve immediately!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more burrata when serving.
- Swap pine nuts for walnuts for a different flavor twist.
- Works great with spaghetti, rigatoni, or fusilli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Vegetarian
- Method: No-Cook Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
