Barilla® Gluten Free Elbows Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto, Eggplant & Parmigiano Cheese
Barilla® Gluten Free Elbows Pasta Salad with Basil Pesto, Eggplant & Parmigiano Cheese
30 minutes total / Calories 468
- Dairy/Cream
- Expert
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Gluten Free
- Lemon
- Short
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Gluten Free Elbows pasta
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Gluten Free Elbows |
| 8 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided |
| 1 | Small eggplant diced |
| 1 | Bunch fresh basil chopped |
| ¼ | Cup pine nuts toasted |
| 3 | Ice cubes |
| 1 | Lemon juiced |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shredded |
| To taste | salt 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 oven to 425°F.
Step 2
BRING a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt.
Step 3
COOK pasta according to package directions.
Step 4
DRAIN pasta and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large mixing bowl.
Step 5
PLACE pasta on a sheet tray to cool down.
Step 6
SEASON eggplant with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
ROAST eggplant in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown, then remove from the oven and cool down.
Step 8
COMBINE basil, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a blender, pulse for 5 seconds.
Step 9
DRIZZLE in remaining olive oil then add ice cubes and puree.
Step 10
REMOVE pesto from the blender and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 11
ADD lemon juice, pasta, and eggplant to pesto, toss to combine.
Step 12
TOP with shredded parmigiano cheese before serving.
Gluten Free Elbows Pasta
Your whole family will love our delicious Gluten-Free Elbows pasta! This gluten-free pasta is made with corn and rice, is certified gluten free and has the great taste and texture you can feel good about including in your favorite pasta recipes.
Barilla Gluten Free pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Gluten Free Pasta