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Mafaldine With Walnut Pesto and Burrata

20 mins Prep Time

8 mins Cook Time

Ingredients

Mafaldine With Walnut Pesto and Burrata

  • 1/2 cup walnuts

  • 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated

  • 2 large garlic cloves

  • 6 cups basil

  • 3/4 cup high quality extra-virgin olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 package mafaldine (or other preferred pasta)

  • Burrata (optional)

  • Chili flakes (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

Directions

Mafaldine With Walnut Pesto and Burrata

6 Steps

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a baking sheet for 5-6 minutes, until slightly browned and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  • Step 2

    In a food processor, pulse walnuts and garlic until a coarse sand-like texture is achieved. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano and pulse until thoroughly mixed.

  • Step 3

    Add basil and while slowly streaming olive oil in, pulse on low until smooth and evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

  • Step 4

    Once water is vigorously boiling, cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, place a large bowl and tongs beside your stovetop on the counter. Place cubed butter in bottom of bowl. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

  • Step 5

    Place cooked pasta in bowl with butter, a few large spoonfuls of your pesto and a few tablespoons of pasta water. Toss with tongs until desired consistency is achieved (adjust with more water or pesto as needed).

  • Step 6

    Sprinkle with chili flakes and burrata (if desired).

Ingredients

Mafaldine With Walnut Pesto and Burrata

  • 1/2 cup walnuts

  • 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated

  • 2 large garlic cloves

  • 6 cups basil

  • 3/4 cup high quality extra-virgin olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 package mafaldine (or other preferred pasta)

  • Burrata (optional)

  • Chili flakes (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

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