Name: Barilla Kale Pesto Farfalle Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Farfalle pasta; 2 cups torn kale leaves, stems removed; 1 cup Fresh basil leaves; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted; 6 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; To taste salt and pepper; 1/2 cup Romano cheese; 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Barilla Kale Pesto Farfalle Pasta

15 minutes

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You've tried regular pesto, but have you tried kale pesto? It uses the same ingredients as basil pesto, but with added flavour from the kale. Mix up your very own kale pesto from scratch, toss with perfectly al dente Barilla Farfalle pasta and some seared shrimp for a kick of protein, and you've got yourself a fabulous fresh side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients

5 servings

1 boxBarilla Farfalle pasta

2 cupstorn kale leaves, stems removed

1 cupFresh basil leaves

1 clovegarlic

1/4 cupwalnuts, toasted

6 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

2 tbsplemon juice

To tastesalt and pepper

1/2 cupRomano cheese

1/2 lbmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined

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 large pot of water to a boil and cook Barilla Farfalle pasta according to box directions.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the kale leaves, basil, garlic, walnuts and salt. Pulse until finely chopped.

Step 3

While the processor is still running, add in the olive oil and lemon juice. Scrape down the sides, and process again.

Step 4

Add the cheese and pulse to combine.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper then sear on both sides for approximately 30 seconds or until shrimp is cooked through.

Step 6

In a large bowl, toss the pesto with cooked Barilla Farfalle pasta and shrimp, then serve.

Farfalle

Bowtie pasta, also known as Farfalle, hails from the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions of Northern Italy. Its unique shape makes it perfect for catching chunky sauces and vegetables, adding a touch of elegance to dishes like pasta salads and casseroles.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

11 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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