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Spring Pea and Burrata Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh shelled spring peas
  • 1 ball of burrata cheese 
  • 2 cups Fusilli Bucati Corti (short hollow fusilli) pasta or 500 grams
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 6 cloves of garlic, minced 
  • 2 tsp aleppo chili flakes + more for garnish 
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil, roughly chopped + more for garnish
  • Juice and zest from 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add the pasta and set a timer for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, add the shelled peas and blanch for 1-2 minutes, until they float to the top. Then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, 2 tbsp of butter followed by the garlic and chilli flakes and until fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Season with salt. 
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pasta and peas to the skillet and add ~ 1/2 of pasta water with it. Fold in 1 tbsp of butter, the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, zest and basil – tossing gently to combine everything. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Break up the burrata ball into about 6 small pieces and dot the top of the skillet with it – garnish with more basil and chili flakes. Enjoy!
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