When hosting a gathering, opt for a simple menu that allows you to spend more time with your friends and family and less time in the kitchen. This one-bowl pasta recipe is the perfect dish to serve alongside a fresh salad you can prepare in advance and some antipasti to share. Watch Amanda whip it up over on Instagram HERE.
Prep time 15 minutes l Cook time 10 minutes l Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
300g rigatoni pasta
200g green beans, top and tailed, cut in half
2 tablespoons baby capers, drained
2 tablespoons basil pesto, store bought
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, extra to serve
1 (40ml) lemon, zest and juice, extra zest to serve
Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
2 (100g) buffalo mozzarella balls
10g fresh basil leaves to serve
METHOD:
1. In a large pot of salted boiling water add rigatoni pasta and simmer for 9 minutes, until al dente. Add the beans for a further 1.5 minutes. Drain pasta and beans and place back into the pot.
2. Add baby capers, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper to taste. .
3. Tip onto a large platter with sides. Break up the burrata balls over the pasta. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top and serve warm with extra lemon zest and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
