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Barilla® Collezione Casarecce Siciliane with Pesto “alla Trapanese”

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Barilla® Collezione Casarecce Siciliane with Pesto “alla Trapanese”

25 minutes total / Calories 535

Collezione Cassarecce pasta is no longer available in the US. Barilla® Gemelli or Barilla® Penne can be substituted for Cassarecce pasta.

Ingredients

Serves 6

1 Box Barilla® Collezione Casarecce
6 Plum tomatoes peeled and cubed divided
6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
1 Cup basil leaves packed divided
To taste Salt and black pepper
¾ Cup peeled almonds
1 Garlic clove
½ Cup Romano cheese grated

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.

Step 2

In a small bowl, marinate ¼ tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 basil leaves julienned, salt and pepper; set aside.

Step 3

Process in a blender almonds, garlic, 5 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese.

Step 4

Add remaining tomatoes and basil to blender, process by pulsing until tomatoes and basil are chopped but not too smooth.

Step 5

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.

Step 6

Toss pasta with pesto and cooking liquid, top with marinated tomatoes before serving.

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