Name: Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette with Fava Beans & Basil Pesto, Bacon & Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Package Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette; 1 Pound Fava Beans, Peeled; 9 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Small Bunch Basil; ½ Cup bacon, rendered; To Taste Salt and black pepper; 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; ½ Cup Romano Cheese, Grated

Barilla^® Al Bronzo^® Orecchiette with Fava Beans & Basil Pesto, Bacon & Cherry Tomatoes

35 minutes

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This Orecchiette with Fava Beans, Basil Pesto, Bacon & Cherry Tomatoes recipe features our Barilla^® Al Bronzo^® Orecchiette Pasta to perfectly complement and tie all the flavors together in one delicious dish!

Ingredients

8 servings

1Package Barilla^® Al Bronzo^® Orecchiette

1Pound Fava Beans, Peeled

9Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

1Small Bunch Basil

½Cup bacon, rendered

To TasteSalt and black pepper

1Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

½Cup Romano 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

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, simmer fava beans with 4 tablespoons olive oil for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Process half of the beans with basil in a blender; season with salt and pepper and combine with the rest.

Step 4

In a separate pan blister tomatoes with remaining olive oil.

Step 5

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with fava beans mixture.

Step 6

Stir in tomatoes, top with rendered bacon and sprinkle cheese before serving.

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Al Bronzo^® Orecchiette Organic Pasta

Al Bronzo^® by Barilla^® Orecchiette organic pasta is traditional bronze-cut pasta, for extraordinary sauce grip and more flavor in every bite. The pasta that does Scarpetta.

Shape

Orecchiette

Pack size

16oz

Range

Al Bronzo^® Organic Pasta

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