Basil Pesto Pasta & Burrata
Pasta paired with Burrata has grown 239% the past four years*. Make sure to give your customers this on-trend Basil Pesto Burrata dish. For this dish, gemelli pasta is coated in basil pesto and mixed with Grande Burrata and tomatoes. *Datassential menu trends 2018
Course: Pastas
Products used: Burrata
Basil Pesto Pasta & Burrata
Description
Ingredients
Basil Pesto Pasta & Burrata
Basil Pesto
Instructions
Basil Pesto Pasta & Burrata
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Cut knot off Burrata and set aside, dice the rest of the Burrata.
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Combine 4 oz. Gemelli pasta, 4 oz. basil pesto and Burrata and toss to coat.
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Transfer pasta to serving bowl and garnish with the knot of the Burrata and 2 oz. fresh diced tomato.
Basil Pesto
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Place basil, garlic and pine nuts into a blender.
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Add olive oil to blender and blend until a well blended puree.
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Add in parmesan and butter, season to taste.
Note
Yield: One serving
Yield: 40 oz.
