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Creamy Pesto Pasta
Hand-shaped fresh pasta tossed with roasted-garlic basil pesto, creamy burrata and fresh lemon zest.
From YouTube · Jun 20, 2025
Hand-shaped fresh pasta tossed with roasted-garlic basil pesto, creamy burrata and fresh lemon zest.
45 min
Prep time
50 min
Cook time
3 hrs 40 min
Total time
6 servings
Yield
Ingredients
19 ingredients- 200 gram semolina or semolina rimacinata (plus more for dusting)
- 200 gram 00 flour*
- 190 gram warm water (plus more if needed)
- 1 head garlic (plus two small cloves)
- 1 cup olive oil
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 6 (2 ounce containers / 200 gram) containers fresh basil leaves
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted (*see notes)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- kosher salt
- black pepper (freshly cracked)
- burrata
- olive oil
- black pepper
- Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- lemon zest
Method
10 steps- Take a head of garlic, cut the top to expose the cloves, and roast in an oven-resistant dish with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until fragrant.
- Mix semolina and 00 flour with a fork, then create a well in the center on a cutting board.
- Add warm water to the well, then gradually incorporate the flour mixture using a fork, forming a dough.
- Knead the dough for about five minutes until smooth, then wrap in plastic and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Blanch basil leaves in boiling water for 15 seconds, then drain and dry thoroughly.
- Prepare pesto by blending basil, roasted garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Roll out the rested dough and cut into small pieces, then shape into small ears (or other pasta shapes).
- Dust the shaped pasta with semolina flour and let rest on a tray.
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until it floats, then taste to check for doneness.
- Drain the pasta, then toss with pesto, burrata, lemon zest, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Use a sharp knife with small ridges to shape the pasta for better texture.
- Dust the pasta with semolina flour to prevent sticking before cooking.
- Tasting the pasta before draining ensures perfect doneness.
- Roasting garlic enhances its flavor and aroma.
Equipment
- oven-resistant dish
- cutting board
- fork
- rolling pin
- knife
- pot
- strainer
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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