Barilla® Collezione Casarecce Siciliane with Pesto “alla Trapanese”
Barilla® Collezione Casarecce Siciliane with Pesto “alla Trapanese”
25 minutes total / Calories 535
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
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.