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

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

Ahtsham Shami
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more garlic and chili flakes next time.


Loli Bbs
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This pasta dish is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Orville Sanders
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but I loved the way it tasted in this pasta.


Blondell Bessent
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This recipe gets a 10/10 from me! It's delicious, healthy, and easy to make.


Dinu Gabrile
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta and is looking for a new way to enjoy it.


Justina Russo
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This recipe is a great option for a weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and healthy.


Kayden Bonner
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint.


Rubie Is my name
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The leftovers of this pasta were just as good the next day.


Adnan Sandhu
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I added some grilled chicken to this recipe for extra protein.


Dana Neibert
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Fida H Studio
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I'm not a huge fan of green vegetables, but I actually enjoyed the taste of the spinach and kale in this pasta. The sauce helped to balance out the flavors.


Shahid Lashari
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Constance Sidi
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My kids loved the green color of the pasta. They said it was like eating rainbow spaghetti!


lalalaa aiko
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I was amazed at how easy this recipe was to make. It only took me about 30 minutes from start to finish.


ParSa Pio
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This Barilla Super Green Pasta recipe was a hit with my family! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.