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Campanelle Pasta with Burrata Cheese, Spinach, Lemon, and Toasted Almonds

  • Prep Time

    15 minutes

  • Active Time

    15 minutes

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

Burratais a luscious Italian cheese made by mixing cream and unspun mozzarella curds together (for a texture similar to ricotta): the mixture is then inserted into the center of a ball of fresh mozzarella. It can be found in some supermarkets, at specialty foods shops, and at Italian markets. Substitute fresh mozzarella if you can't findburrata.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

1 pound campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta) or fusilli (spiral-shaped pasta)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/3 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 6-ounce package baby spinach (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 pound burrata cheese, cut into 1-inch chunks
  1. Step 1

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and lemon peel. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl. Place spinach and almonds atop hot pasta. Pour hot lemon mixture over spinach. Toss until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Divide pasta among plates. Top with burrata cheese, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

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  • Really good and really easy! I only had half the amount of burrata, but it was excellent anyway (and a bit less rich). I'll make it again as written just to see the difference, but loved it anyway.

    • Anonymous

    • Pittsburgh, PA

    • 3/30/2021

  • Both my husband and I thought this dish was fabulous! Didn't change a thing and especially loved all the textures. Might try adding halved cherry tomatoes next time I make it.

    • katrina@swcp.com

    • SandiaPark, NM

    • 10/15/2018

  • A tasty, light summer meal. Will likely make again.

    • charlie1503

    • Cherry Hill, NJ

    • 8/11/2016

  • I think I could eat this about every night. I followed the recipe with just a few exceptions: 1) I added some white beans since I had no protein on hand (I love the idea of grilled salmon on top though); 2) Added a bit more garlic; 3) about doubled the spinach. Absolutely delicious.

    • juliammee

    • San Mateo, CA

    • 9/14/2015

  • Delicious, light summery dish. I added fresh corn kernels and grilled salmon.

    • winthropwalton

    • Chapel Hill, NC

    • 7/12/2015

  • So simple and so tasty! Found this recipe while looking for something quick to make with the baby spinach and leftover fresh mozzarella I had in the fridge. This recipe did not disappoint. The flavors come together well and I can't wait to make this again (and again) along with some grilled chicken. Leftovers taste fine as a cold pasta salad type of dish.

    • annanacho

    • Chicago, IL

    • 4/6/2015

  • I love the simplicity of this dish and how quickly it comes together. Use the best ingredients and it will not fail you. I did not have almonds available so I mixed a comparable amount of organic almond butter with the hot pasta before dressing with other ingredients. I reccommend tossing in a few capers or calamata olives if you use almond butter.

    • amysobi

    • new york

    • 4/16/2014

  • Very good and very easy. Double the lemon.

    • Suzycooksforfun

    • Johns Creek, GA

    • 2/10/2014

  • This is a fantastic and easy dish! I used bocconcini instead of burrata and it was still fabulous. I used more lemon than the recipe calls for we finished the whole pot between two of us ...

    • Anonymous

    • Washington, DC

    • 4/28/2013

  • Love, love, love the flavors in this dish! I didn't have burrata, and don't know where I could get it, but I chopped up some fresh mozzarella and added cream to it. Poured that mixture over the pasta and it was fabulous! My husband was thrilled too. Will certainly be making it again.

    • athymeforpeace

    • Malo, WA

    • 12/10/2012

  • This recipe was good, but not anything special. I will make it again because it was embarrassingly easy and I love burrata, but I'll definitely never make it for company.

    • dungaree

    • Los Angeles, CA

    • 4/25/2011

  • well, obviously use more garlic, since most recipes are really skimpy when it comes to aromatics. i also suggest coarsely grinding the almonds so they coat the noodles consistently. otherwise, this is a wonderful way to prepare pasta. fresh burrata is a real splurge, but elevates this dish to a whole other level.

    • EmilyJK

    • philadelphia, pa

    • 3/14/2011

  • This was delicious, especially considering how little effort it required. I used fresh mozz instead of the burrata cheese, and just chopped almonds cuz I didn't have sliced. Took 15 min to prepare.

    • pepoling

    • Woodbridge, CT

    • 6/17/2010

  • if i could give this recipe more forks, i would.

    • mad_mary

    • oakland, ca

    • 11/2/2009

  • My 8-year old daughter and I made this for dinner for the family and we loved it. Don't skip the spinach because it is delicious with the lemon flavors. A perfect light summer dinner.

    • Anonymous

    • 7/27/2009

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