Name: Fusilli with Pesto Barilla alla Genovese, cheese fondue and mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 160 g Fusilli Barilla; 100 g Pesto Barilla alla Genovese; 5 g Butter; 5 g Potato starch; 100 ml Milk; 100 g Asiago cheese or lightly aged cheese, finely grated; 80 g Porcini or chestnut mushrooms, very finely sliced

Fusilli with Pesto Barilla alla Genovese, cheese fondue and mushrooms

25 minutes

Vegetarian Pesti Blue Box Pesto

A classic Pesto Barilla alla Genovese and Fusilli dish is elevated with the addition of a rich smooth cheese sauce. Finished with finely sliced raw mushrooms this gives an added texture and freshness to it.

Ingredients

2 servings

160 gFusilli Barilla

100 gPesto Barilla alla Genovese

5 gButter

5 gPotato starch

100 mlMilk

100 gAsiago cheese or lightly aged cheese, finely grated

80 gPorcini or chestnut mushrooms, very finely sliced

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the Fusilli Barilla according to packet instructions, until al dente.

Step 2

Drain and remove from the heat.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat a frypan until just hot. Add the butter and heat until bubbling, then stir in the potato starch and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.

Step 4

Whisk in the milk and cook for another 1-2 minutes until just thickened.

Step 5

Add the grated cheese and stir continuously over a low heat until the cheese is completely melted, giving a smooth and creamy fondue. Turn off the heat and set the fondue aside.

Step 6

Pour the cooked pasta into a large bowl and toss together with the Pesto Barilla alla Genovese until coated.

Step 7

Scatter the sliced mushrooms over the top and serve immediately.

Pesto alla Genovese

Our Pesto alla Genovese is the hero of all Pesto Barilla recipes, the one you can always rely on, the magical bond between the Barilla mastery - our unique delicate method - and the best Italian ingredients. A blend of specially selected Italian basil, finely balanced with Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, for a surprisingly creamy texture and a delicious taste. It's so creamy you cannot resist.

Pack size

190 (serves 4)

Range