Pasta with Cilantro Pesto and Barley
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Pasta with Cilantro Pesto and Barley

1. Water - 1 ½ cups
2. Pearl barley - ½ cup
3. Uncooked orecchiette pasta - 8 ounces
4. Cilantro - 1 bunch
5. Green onions - ½ bunch
6. Grape tomatoes, halved - 1 cup
7. Vegetable broth - ½ cup
8. Parmesan cheese - ¼ cup
9. Torn arugula leaves - 1 cup
10. Salt and pepper to taste - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Pasta with Cilantro Pesto and Barley

1. Stage

In a saucepan, bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in the barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

3. Stage

In a food processor, finely chop the cilantro, green onions, and 1/2 the tomatoes. Mix in the broth and Parmesan cheese, and process until well blended.

4. Stage

In a large bowl, toss the barley, pasta, cilantro mixture, remaining tomatoes, and arugula. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.