Barilla® Gluten Free Rotini

with Charred Green Onion Pesto, Cashews, and Cranberries

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Gluten Free


Ingredients

Ingredients for 6 people      

  • 1 box Barilla® Gluten Free Rotini
  • 1 bunch green onions, charred
  • 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup cashews
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 3 ice cubes
  • ½ cup dried cranberries, reconstituted in ½ cup hot water
  • salt and black pepper to taste


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Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 425°F
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt
  • Toss green onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, season with salt and black pepper
  • Place green onions on a sheet tray and roast in the oven until lightly charred, about 10 minutes
  • Remove green onions from the oven and let them cool down
  • Combine green onions, cashews and parmigiano reggiano cheese in a blender, pulse for 5 seconds
  • Drizzle in the remaining olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste
  • Add ice cubes and puree to make pesto
  • Remove pesto from the blender and place it in a large bowl
  • Cook pasta according to the package directions
  • Drain pasta and reserve ½ cup pasta cooking liquid
  • Add pasta cooking liquid, pasta and cranberries to the pesto, stir to combine before serving
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