Name: Barilla® Rotini with Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Rotini; 3/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Cup fresh spinach; 10 Leaves Fresh Basil; 1/3 Cup Romano Cheese, Grated; 1/4 Cup walnuts, toasted; 1/4 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

Barilla^® Rotini with Spinach Pesto

14 minutes

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

Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Rotini pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Rotini

3/4Cup extra virgin olive oil

1Cup fresh spinach

10Leaves Fresh Basil

1/3Cup Romano Cheese, Grated

1/4Cup walnuts, toasted

1/4Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano 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

Cook Rotini according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add all of the remaining ingredients to a blender, except for ½ cup of the olive oil and Parmigiano cheese.

Step 3

Turn the blender on and slowly drizzle the half cup of olive oil into the blender until the pesto has formed and is blended well.

Step 4

Transfer the pesto to a large bowl, big enough to hold the cooked pasta.

Step 5

Drain and toss the pasta in the pesto. Finish with ¼ cup of Parmigiano cheese.

Rotini

Rotini (meaning "twists") are two-inch lengths of thick, screw-like pasta from Northern Italy. The shape was inspired by children, since it is fun to eat and pairs well with a wide variety of sauces. Barilla^® Rotini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Rotini

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Rotini

Shape

Rotini

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

View product