Name: Barilla Gluten Free Rotini Pasta with Charred Green Onion Pesto, Cashews and Cranberries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Gluten Free Rotini pasta; 1 bunch green onions, charred; 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup cashews; 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; 3 ice cubes; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, reconstituted in 1/2 cup hot water; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Gluten Free Rotini Pasta with Charred Green Onion Pesto, Cashews and Cranberries

20 minutes

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How about switching basil for green onion for your pesto? In this recipe, green onions are oven-charred then blended with cashews, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and olive oil to make a refreshing, yummy pesto. Perfectly al dente Barilla Gluten Free Rotini pasta is then tossed with the pesto and topped with cranberries for a sweet and tangy surprise in every bite!

Ingredients

6 servings

1 boxBarilla Gluten Free Rotini pasta

1 bunchgreen onions, charred

7 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

1/4 cupcashews

1/4 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

3ice cubes

1/2 cupdried cranberries, reconstituted in 1/2 cup hot water

To tasteSalt and black pepper

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

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt.

Step 3

Toss green onions with 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place green onions on a sheet tray and roast in the oven until lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Remove green onions from the oven and let them cool down.

Step 5

Combine green onions, cashews and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in a blender, pulse for 5 seconds.

Step 6

Drizzle in the remaining olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Add ice cubes and purée to make pesto. Remove pesto from the blender and place it in a large bowl.

Step 8

Cook Barilla Gluten Free Rotini pasta according to the package directions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.

Step 9

Add cooking liquid, Barilla Gluten Free Rotini pasta, and cranberries to the pesto; stir to combine before serving.

Gluten Free Rotini

Gluten Free Rotini, with its playful corkscrew shape, adds a touch of fun to gluten-conscious cooking. Perfect for capturing sauces and dressing in every twist, this pasta will bring joy to your kitchen, offering a delightful option for pasta bakes, salads, and more. This delicious Gluten Free pasta is made with corn and rice on a dedicated gluten free line. Our products are Non-GMO Project verified and certified Gluten Free. Barilla Gluten Free pasta offers a great taste and texture you can feel good about including in your favourite pasta recipes. Cook it the same way you would cook regular pasta.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

8 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Gluten Free

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