Barilla
Pesto Pasta Salad
Quick and Easy Pasta Salad recipes are perfect for weeknight meals. This recipe uses chickpea orzo, pesto, zucchini, tomatoes, & fresh parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients 5 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 box Barilla® Chickpea Orzo pasta
- 2 ounces Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto (1/3rd of jar)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 zucchini, ½ inch cubed
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shredded (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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In a skillet add olive oil with garlic, add zucchini and cook over high heat for 3 minutes until slightly browned.
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Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook for two more minutes.
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Drain pasta and toss with zucchini mixture.
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Remove from heat, stir in pesto, and top with cheese.
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