Barilla® Whole Grain Penne with Arugula Pesto

Instructions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil
   
2. 2
    In a small pan, gently heat the sauce
   
3. 3
   Meanwhile, in a blender, add garlic, almonds, 1/4 cup cheese and arugula; pulse for 10 seconds
4. 4
   Slowly drizzle in olive oil while pulsing and season with salt and pepper
5. 5
   Pour the pesto into a large bowl
   
6. 6
   COOK pasta according to package directions
   
7. 7
   Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid
   
8. 8
   Add the cooking liquid to the pesto
9. 9
   Add pasta and stir to combine
   
10. 10
    To serve, place a small amount of the warm Marinara sauce at the bottom of a bowl, top with a scoop of pasta and garnish with 1/4 cup cheese