Barilla Pennette Rigate Pasta Salad with Arugula and Pesto
Barilla Pennette Rigate Pasta Salad with Arugula and Pesto
Super easy and quick pasta salad with arugula, pesto and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
11 minutes total
- Arugula
- Beginner
- Cheese
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Quick and Easy Recipes
- Short
- Summer and Pasta Salad Recipes
- Vegetarian Recipes
- Veggies
Need dinner ideas? Try this simple and delicious pasta salad with just 4 ingredients—perfectly al dente Barilla Pennette Rigate pasta, vibrant arugula, fragrant basil pesto sauce, and a sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese for the perfect finish. It’s light, packed with fresh greens, and best of all, only takes 12 minutes for the perfect meal on a hot summer day.
Ingredients
Serves 5
1 box | Barilla Pennette Rigate pasta |
3 cups | arugula, roughly chopped |
1 cup | basil pesto sauce |
1/2 cup | Parmigiano Reggiano cheese |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
Cook Barilla Pennette Rigate pasta for 9 minutes for perfect al dente texture. Set aside 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
Step 2
Add pesto to a bowl, dilute with 1/2 cup of cooking water, add arugula. Stir in drained Barilla Pennette Rigate pasta and mix well. Top with cheese before serving.

Pennette Rigate
Pennette Rigate, with its smaller ridged tubes, hails from the Campania region of Southern Italy. Its petite size makes it ideal for dishes where sauce is key, offering a satisfying texture and flavour in every bite.
- Shape Short en-ca
- Cook time 9 mins
- Pack size 410 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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