Pistachio Pesto Pasta: Easy Recipe with Burrata and Turkey Bacon
Enjoy the creamy and nutty flavors of pistachio pesto combined with burrata and savory turkey bacon in this delectable pasta recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian; gluten-free if using gluten-free pasta
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pistachios, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil to make the pesto.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop it into pieces.
- Drain the pasta and mix it with the pistachio pesto.
- Top the pasta with chopped turkey bacon and burrata cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with different types of pasta.
- Leftover pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg