Barilla PLUS® Rotini with Walnuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, and Basil

Prep time

5 min

Cook time

12 min

Skill level

Easy

Ingredients

1 box Barilla PLUS® Rotini
1 cup (150g) walnuts, coarsely chopped
6 cup (75g) sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil packed and julienned
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup (50ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 cup (140g) parmigiano reggiano cheese, freshly grated
8 leaves fresh basil, chopped
season to taste

Preparation

BRING a large pot of water to a boil. SAUTÉ walnuts in a small skillet for 1-2 minutes over medium heat until slightly brown.

PLACE walnuts in a large salad bowl. ADD sun-dried tomatoes, including olive oil from tomatoes; mix in garlic and olive oil. COOK Barilla PLUS® Rotini according to package directions. DRAIN; add pasta to salad bowl. ADD parmigiano reggiano cheese and basil.

SEASON to taste.

MIX well and serve.

Serves 6

Nutrition

Calories: 770, Fat: 44g, Saturated Fats: 9g, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 30g

 

 

Brought to you by Barilla. The new Barilla PLUS® pasta is made from a unique multigrain blend, providing 14 grams high quality protein per serving as well as added fibre from real ingredients like spelt, barley, ground flax, oat fibre, chickpeas and lentils. It’s a great way to boost protein without the added fat of so many other protein sources.