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

Barilla Collezione Orecchiette Pasta

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

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Skill: Accomplished

Ingredients

Ingredients for 8 people

1 Box Barilla® Collezione Orechiette
1 Pound fava beans, peeled
9 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 Small bunch basil
½ Cup bacon, rendered
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 Pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ Cup Romano cheese, grated

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, simmer fava beans with 4 tablespoons olive oil for 3 minutes.
Process half of the beans with basil in a blender; season with salt and pepper and combine with the rest.

In a separate pan blister tomatoes with remaining olive oil.

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

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

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