Pasta With Cilantro Pesto And Barley

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• in a saucepan, bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. stir in the barley. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
• 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.
• 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.
• in a large bowl, toss the barley, pasta, cilantro mixture, remaining tomatoes, and arugula. season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.