Barilla® Gluten Free Rotini with a Charred Green Onion Pesto, Toasted Cashews and Cranberries
Barilla® Gluten Free Rotini with a Charred Green Onion Pesto, Toasted Cashews and Cranberries might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 650 calories, 15g of protein, and 31g of fat. It is perfect for Christmas. A mixture of salt and pepper, cranberries, green onions, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the ice cubes you could follow this main course with the Nectarine, Blackberry, and Pecan Sundaes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F and bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Place cranberries in bowl of hot water to soak.
Toss the green onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place on a sheet tray and roast in the oven until lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
Remove the onions from the oven and let them cool down.
In a blender combine the onions, cashews and Parmigiano cheese, pulse for 5 seconds.
Slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the ice cubes and puree.
Remove the pesto from the blender and place in a large bowl.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
Add the cooking liquid, pasta and drained cranberries to the pesto, then stir to combine.