Spaghettoni with Pistachio Pesto, Pancetta and Burrata Stracciatella by @federicofusca

35 min
Medium

4 servings

🍝

400 g

Spaghetti

🥜

200 g

Pistachios

🌿

100 g

Basil

🧀

80 g

Parmesan Cheese

🫒

60 ml

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

🧂

5 g

Salt

🌶️

1 g

Black Pepper

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🥓

150 g

Pancetta

🥣

200 g

Burrata Stracciatella

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil.

    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  2. Step 2/13

    Peel the 1 garlic clove and roughly chop it.

    garlic clove
    🔪kitchen knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/13

    Blend 200 g pistachios, 100 g fresh basil, 80 g grated Parmesan cheese, and the garlic until finely ground.

    pistachios
    fresh basil
    grated Parmesan cheese
    garlic clove

  4. Step 4/13

    Add 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil and blend until the pistachio pesto is creamy.

    extra-virgin olive oil

  5. Step 5/13

    Season the pesto with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then blend briefly.

    salt
    black pepper

  6. Step 6/13

    Cut 150 g pancetta into small strips or cubes.

    pancetta
    🔪kitchen knife
    🪵cutting board

  7. Step 7/13

    Cook the pancetta in a dry frying pan over medium heat until crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes.

    pancetta
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/13

    Cook 400 g spaghettoni in the boiling water until al dente, according to the package timing.

    spaghettoni
    🍲large pot
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/13

    Reserve 120 ml pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghettoni.

    spaghettoni
    🥣colander
    🍲large pot

  10. Step 10/13

    Toss the drained spaghettoni with the pistachio pesto in the frying pan over low heat.

    spaghettoni
    pistachios
    fresh basil
    grated Parmesan cheese
    extra-virgin olive oil
    garlic clove
    🍳frying pan
    🍝pasta tongs

  11. Step 11/13

    Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce evenly coats the pasta.

    spaghettoni
    🍳frying pan
    🍝pasta tongs

  12. Step 12/13

    Divide the pasta among 4 serving bowls and top with the crispy pancetta.

    spaghettoni
    pancetta
    🍝pasta tongs
    🍽️serving bowls

  13. Step 13/13

    Spoon about 50 g burrata stracciatella over each serving and serve immediately.

    burrata stracciatella
    🍽️serving bowls
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Nuts, Oils, Seasonings, Meat, Pork, Cured meat, Dairy, Cheese

Ingredients

Spaghetti, Pistachios, Basil, Parmesan cheese, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, Black pepper, Garlic, Pancetta, Burrata stracciatella

Allergens

Tree nuts, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High-protein

Calories

825 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 83g, Fat: 43g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 355mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 560mg, Sodium: 790mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 210mcg, Vitamin C: 5mg, Vitamin B12: 0.9mcg, Vitamin K: 105mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large pot, frying pan, colander, kitchen knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, pasta tongs, serving bowls

Appliances

blender, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family meal, Date night

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@federicofusca

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Tender, Crispy, Chewy

Flavors

Nutty, Savory, Salty, Herbaceous, Rich, Garlicky, Umami

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave dairy-based leftovers out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Refrigerate within 2 hours,Keep burrata stracciatella separate when possible), freezer : 30 days (Freeze pasta and pesto without burrata stracciatella,Use a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)