התמונה להמחשה בלבדCreamy Pasta with Courgettes and Burrata
Blending in the stated order creates an even texture without masking the individual ingredients. In creamy pasta with courgettes and burrata, the listed ingredients are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until it is al dente, about 3 minutes less than the instructions on the packages.
- 2Reserve 120 ml of the cooking water, then filter.
- 3Meanwhile, cut the courgette into small cubes and finely chop the onion.
- 4In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of classic virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- 5Add the chopped onion and the courgette cubes, lightly season with salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the courgette is soft and lightly golden.
- 6Transfer the courgette mixture to the blender with the basil leaves and a third of the amount of burrata (about 70 grams).
- 7Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, adding a few tablespoons of the pasta water if needed.
- 8Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- 9Return the pasta to the pot, add the courgette sauce and mix until the pasta is evenly coated, adding more water if necessary.
- 10Tear the rest of the burrata on top, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.
Ingredients
- 400g pasta (such as rigatoni, fusilli, or penne) - check label for gluten-free. 800g courgettes (about 4 medium) - washed and peeled. 40g fresh basil leaves (about 2 loose cups) - washed. 200g fresh burrata cheese - check label for dairy-free. Classic extra virgin olive oil (to taste) - choose quality olive oil.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 143
- Protein
- 5.7g
- Carbs
- 22.8g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- High-speed blender Ninja Vitamix
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Chef tips
For extra flavour, add freshly cracked black pepper. If burrata is unavailable, use fresh mozzarella.
Culinary reasoning
Blending in the stated order creates an even texture without masking the individual ingredients. In creamy pasta with courgettes and burrata, the listed ingredients are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.