Name: Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni with Pesto, Leeks & Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni; 1 Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto; 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 Leek, sliced into rounds; 2 Cups butternut squash, small diced; To taste Salt and black pepper; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni with Pesto, Leeks & Squash

30 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Fall Recipes Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil No Meat Classic Blue Box Short

Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Mezzi Rigatoni pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni

1Jar Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto

1Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1Leek, sliced into rounds

2Cups butternut squash, small diced

To tasteSalt and black pepper

½Cup 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.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, meanwhile in a large skillet sauté leeks in olive oil for three minutes.

Step 2

Add squash and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Cook pasta according to package directions reserving ½ cup of cooking water.

Step 4

Drain and toss pasta with the sauce and cooking water then cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Remove skillet from the heat and fold in the pesto and cheese.

Mezzi Rigatoni

Mezzi Rigatoni combines the heartiness of traditional Rigatoni – a cut that is most commonly used in Southern and Central Italy – with a smaller size, which makes for a charming variation of an old favorite. It’s sure to delight your family and friends. Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Mezzi Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Mezzi Rigatoni

Shape

Mezzi Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

View product