Name: Winter Pesto Farfalle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Farfalle pasta; 1 Jar Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto; 1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Shallots, medium size, diced; 16 Ounces shitake mushrooms, quartered; 1 Cauliflower, in florets; ½ Cup Parmigiano Cheese; 2 Tablespoons pomegranate seeds; To taste Salt and black pepper

Winter Pesto Farfalle

30 minutes

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

Indulge in this seasonal Winter Farfalle Pesto Pasta with Cauliflower and Pomegranate Seeds. This delightful dish combines the flavors of pesto with the crunchiness of cauliflower, topped with a citrus burst of pomegranate seeds. Perfect for a cozy winter meal, this pasta recipe is quick, easy and sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Farfalle pasta

1Jar Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto

1Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2Shallots, medium size, diced

16Ounces shitake mushrooms, quartered

1Cauliflower, in florets

½Cup Parmigiano Cheese

2Tablespoons pomegranate seeds

To tasteSalt and black pepper

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

Place a pot of water to boil. Turn on oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Coat cauliflower florets with half the pesto, roast in the oven until slightly brown, about 15 min.

Step 3

In a skillet sauté shallot with olive oil for three minutes over medium heat, stir in mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and brown over high heat, about five minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid.

Step 5

Toss pasta with reserved cooking water, remaining pesto, roasted cauliflower, and sautéed mushrooms. Sprinkle cheese and garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving.

Farfalle

Farfalle, dating back to the 1500s, originated in the Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna part of Northern Italy. Farfalle, which means “butterfly” in Italian, are rectangular or oval pieces of pasta that are pinched in the middle. Barilla^® Farfalle is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Farfalle

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Farfalle

Shape

Farfalle

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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