🍝 Pistachio Pesto Pasta with Burrata & Lemon Zest

Ingredients (Serves 3–4):

For the pesto:
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ cup olive oil
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon
• Salt & black pepper to taste

For the pasta:
• 12 oz (340g) tagliatelle or spaghetti
• 1 ball burrata cheese
• Extra pistachios, chopped
• Lemon zest for garnish

Instructions:
1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup cooking water.
2. Blend basil, pistachios, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into a coarse pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss pasta with pesto, adding pasta water as needed for creaminess.
4. Serve topped with torn burrata, extra pistachios, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.

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