Creamy Penne Pasta Salad with Burrata Cheese
Creamy Penne Pasta Salad with Burrata Cheese
35 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Pesto Sauce
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This pasta salad recipe comes together quickly in under ten minutes. Creamy Basil pesto is spooned over al dente penne pasta and tossed with fresh lemon zest, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cracked black pepper.
Ingredients
Serves 8
For the Creamy Penne Pasta Salad with Burrata
| 1 | Box Barilla® Penne pasta |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto |
| 1 | Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Lemon, juiced and ½ tablespoon grated lemon peel reserved |
| 2 | Pints multicolor cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 2 | Packages Burrata cheese [12 oz. total], coarsely chopped |
| To taste | Sea salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions, drain, and toss with olive oil, set aside flat on a sheet tray to cool.
Step 2
Toss pasta with pesto, lemon juice, lemon zest, cherry tomatoes, and black pepper.
Step 3
Top each individual portion with coarsely chopped cheese before serving.
Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce
Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce