Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this one-pot rigatoni dish featuring a flavorful basil-pistachio pesto and decadent burrata cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in, this dish is a delightful blend of Italian flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios (roughly chopped)
- 1 ball (4 ounces) burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Pasta: Add rigatoni, broth, and cream. Simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in pesto, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Top with burrata, pistachios, and basil.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade basil pesto.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
