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Truffle & Pesto Pasta Salad w/ Burrata

Nutty, Refreshing, Truffle infused, Fragrant
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar of Modena
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsps truffle oil
  • 3 tsps Pesto store bought
  • 1/2 tsp parsley dried
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/4 tsp basil dried
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp siracha sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 cups of dry Barilla Cellentani pasta cooked according to package instructions, drained and cooled
  • 1/2 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 8 oz package BelGioioso Burrata with Black Truffle

Extras for garnish

  • 1-2 tbsps Truffle oil

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl whisk together garlic, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, truffle oil, pesto and all spices (parsley, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, siracha sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.) Next add in fresh basil and mix again. Taste test mixture. If you do not like a strong balsamic taste, add a little bit of balsamic at a time and taste according to preference!

  2. Add in cooked pasta (let pasta cool before this step), spinach and cherry tomatoes. Fold all ingredients together. (An extra step I take before I add the pasta in: I like to drizzle some truffle oil on the cooked pasta to make sure the pasta is moist and not dry. Just drizzle and mix before adding in the pasta to the balsamic sauce.)
  3. Drizzle some more truffle oil on top of the combined pasta salad (about 1-2 tbsps) and a dash and shake of the spices: parsley, oregano, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Mix one last time. (The additional shake and dash of spices is not necessary, I always like to sprinkle some more on top because I like spice!)
  4. Serve with sliced burrata on top, or mix in burrata right before serving!

Recipe Notes

  • If you do not have truffle oil simply use olive oil
  • If you can not find burrata, simply substitute with cherry sized mozzarella balls