One Pot Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cans fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken, turkey, or pork
• 2 teaspoons smoky sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon lightly crushed fennel seeds
• 1–2 teaspoons bold chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon savory onion powder
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons zesty Italian seasoning blend
• pinch of red chili flakes,
• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 pound short-cut pasta
• 1/2 cup rich basil pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil or micro basil greens
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2–3 creamy burrata cheese balls, brought to room temperature