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Pasta with Cilantro Pesto and Barley

By: KRISTINLEE8  
"This pasta dish is completely virtuous and completely delicious. And it's easy! Use any short, substantial pasta you like if you can't find orechietti. You can also make this with other fresh herbs. Good with more Parmesan on top!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 bunch green onions
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup torn arugula leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 342 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2004 by LOUISECOOKS 
Tried this recipe - it was fabulous! I made a few changes. I added lemon juice (to taste). ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by mbl 
I love cilantro and arugula but I couldn't even finish eating my large batch of this recipe.... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2007 by Phil 
Really great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by JHOOBSTER 
This is a good salad if you LOVE cilantro. I happen to be one that does, but my children do... MORE

 
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