Pesto Prosciutto Tomato Pasta
Pesto prosciutto tomato pasta combines crispy prosciutto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy burrata with fresh basil pesto for a flavorful Italian-inspired dish. Quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for entertaining, this creamy pesto pasta is rich, savory, and perfectly balanced with fresh herbs and parmesan. Visit groovyfoodiess.com for more of Sarah's recipes!
Tasty Team
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 fresh burrata cheese ball, torn in half or quarters
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
- 10 prosciutto slices
- ¼ cup fresh whole basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Nutrition Info
- Calories 431
- Fat 21g
- Carbs 37g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 23g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot according to package instructions, and drain.
- Gently stir together the cooked pasta, burrata, tomatoes, pesto, cream, pepper, and salt in a large bowl until the cheese becomes creamy and the mixture is evenly combined, about 1 minute.
- Arrange the prosciutto slices evenly on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until very crispy.
- Arrange the pasta evenly on 4 plates. Crush the crispy prosciutto evenly over the pasta, then top evenly with the basil and Parmesan.
- Enjoy!
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