Name: Barilla® Super Green Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Jar Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto (3/4 cup); 1 Box Barilla® Farfalle; 1 Ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled; 5 Cups assorted baby greens such as baby kale, arugula, or spinach; Optional fresh basil leaves, torn; Optional Shaved Parmesan cheese

Barilla^® Super Green Pasta

25 minutes

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Made with Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Jar Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto (3/4 cup)

1Box Barilla^® Farfalle

1Ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled

5Cups assorted baby greens such as baby kale, arugula, or spinach

Optionalfresh basil leaves, torn

OptionalShaved Parmesan 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

In the bowl of a food processor add the Rustic Basil Pesto and avocado; mix to combine; set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and the Farfalle; stir gently.

Step 3

Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well, reserving ½ cup pasta cooking water.

Step 4

Return pasta to pot; stir in the baby greens and Rustic Basil Pesto mixture; add pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Step 5

Serve topped with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan, if desired.

Step 6

Customize it: Let the dish cool slightly and serve it as a pasta salad for your next picnic or potluck.

Rustic Basil Pesto Sauce

Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. It is a flavorful complement to a variety of dishes your whole family will enjoy. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano. Barilla’s Rustic Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like with fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheeses. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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