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Burrata with Pea Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes

Burrata with Pea Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes

by Antonelli’s cheesemonger, Andrea Fazio
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine + Season Summer
Servings 4 as an appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh-shelled peas
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
  • 1/2 cup(s) olive oil, divided
  • 6 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 8 ounces burrata ball
  • Sliced and toasted baguette

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 425°.
  • Boil the peas in water for 1 minute then chill in an ice bath.
  • Drain the peas and process in a food processor with the garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, pepper and about¹/³ cup of the olive oil.
  • Toss the tomatoes in the remaining olive oil and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until blistered and about to pop.
  • Place the burrata on a plate, cover with the pea pesto and place the blistered tomatoes all around the cheese. Serve with the toasted baguette for spreading.

Notes

Photography by Casey Woods
Keyword pea, pesto, tomato

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