Tag: Barilla

Elbows Barilla PLUS® alla Ligure

Ease of preparation: average

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Regions: Liguria

Wine pairing: White

Ingredients

1 box BARILLA PLUS Elbows
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1 cup packed fresh basil
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese, grated
2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano
2 pints, cut in halves cherry tomatoes
1 cup, cut in halves kalamata olives, pitted
1 1/2 pounds, cut in half fresh mozzarella cheese

Insalata Greca

Ease of preparation: easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 7-9
Wine pairing: White

Ingredients

1 box BARILLA PLUS Elbows
1-1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 small cucumbers
1 medium red onion
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
4 leaves fresh basil

Cook pasta in salted water; drain one minute prior the lower recommended cooking time. Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil, place flat on a sheet tray to cool down as quick as possible.
PEEL and slice cucumbers thinly. Cut the onion and basil julienne.
COMBINE pasta n a bowl with all remaining ingredients. Allow to rest 30 minutes before serving

Coditos a la Ligure

Elbows Barilla PLUS® alla Ligure

Ease of preparation: average

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Regions: Liguria

Wine pairing: White

Ingredients

1 box BARILLA PLUS Elbows
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1 cup packed fresh basil
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese, grated
2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano
2 pints, cut in halves cherry tomatoes
1 cup, cut in halves kalamata olives, pitted
1 1/2 pounds, cut in half fresh mozzarella cheese