Barilla Super Green Pasta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Barilla Super Green Pasta Recipe). This dish has not one, but three of our favorite green ingredients, including our Traditional Basil Pesto.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Barilla Super Green Pasta Recipe

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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

In the bowl of a food processor add the Traditional Basil Pesto and avocado; mix to combine; set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and the Farfalle; stir gently.

Step 3

Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.

Step 4

Return pasta to pot; stir in the baby greens and Traditional Basil Pesto mixture; add pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Step 5

Serve topped with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan if desired.

Nutritional Information

Barilla Super Green Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 252

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.3g 17%

Carbohydrates: 45.1g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 4g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Cholesterol: 1.1mg

Vitamin A Iu: 2745.4IU 55%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 3%

Vitamin C: 21.3mg 36%

Folate: 5.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 27.5mg 3%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 6.4mg 2%

Potassium: 80.6mg 2%

Sodium: 118.8mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 35.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.