Barilla® Rigatoni with Pesto Sauce & Cherry Tomatoes
Barilla® Rigatoni with Pesto Sauce & Cherry Tomatoes
20 minutes total / Calories 381
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Short
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Under 5 Ingredients
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Rigatoni pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Rigatoni |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto |
| ¼ | Cup pistachios, chopped |
| 1 | Pint cherry tomatoes, halved |
| To taste | Salt |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional) |
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
Cook the pasta 1 minute less than package directions; drain, reserving ½ cup of cooking water.
Step 3
In a large bowl add the pesto, cooking water, tomatoes and pasta then stir to combine.
Step 4
Top the pasta with pistachios and cheese.
Rigatoni
Rigatoni, inspired by “riga” (ridges), is one of Italy’s most beloved shapes. Born in Rome, this classic pasta was the muse for the famous Italian director, Federico Fellini, who created television commercials in Italy for Barilla in 1985.
Barilla® Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Rigatoni
- Cook time 12–13 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box