Gluten Free Penne with Pistachio Pesto and Heirloom Tomato Salad

A delicious gluten free pasta salad with pistachio pesto and heirloom tomatoes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 470 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 ice cubes
• ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla Gluten Free Penne
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
• 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
• 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced
• ½ cup unsalted pistachios

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place diced tomatoes in a large mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt. Cook pasta 1 minute less than required cooking time on package.

Step 3

Combine basil, pistachio, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and romano cheese in a blender. Pulse on medium high for 15 seconds. Turn blender to medium speed and slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil to emulsify the pesto. Add ice cubes and blend to combine. Pour pesto into a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add pasta and pasta cooking water to pesto.

Step 5

Top with the heirloom tomatoes before serving.