BARILLA® SUPER GREEN PASTA

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This dish has not one, but three of our favorite green ingredients, including our Traditional Basil Pesto.

Provided by Barilla

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Barilla

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (6.3 ounce) jar Barilla® Traditional Basil Pesto
1 (16 ounce) package Barilla® Farfalle
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
5 cups assorted baby greens such as baby kale, arugula, or spinach
6 leaves Fresh basil leaves, torn
1 teaspoon Shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In the bowl of a food processor add the Traditional Basil Pesto and avocado; mix to combine; set aside.
In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and the Farfalle; stir gently.
Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
Return pasta to pot; stir in the baby greens and Traditional Basil Pesto mixture; add pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Serve topped with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 118.8 mg, Sugar 1 g