Barilla® Gluten Free Elbows Pasta Salad With Basil Pesto, Eggplant & Parmigiano Cheese

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (215 C).

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with salt.

3. 3

   Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.

4. 4

   Drain pasta and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Place pasta on a sheet tray to cool down.

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   Season eggplant with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste.

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   Roast eggplant in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown, then remove from the oven and cool down.

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   Combine basil, pine nuts, salt and pepper in a blender, pulse for 5 seconds.

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   Drizzle in remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil then add ice cubes and puree.

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    Remove pesto from the blender and transfer to a large bowl.

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    Add lemon juice, pasta, and eggplant to pesto, toss to combine.

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    Top with shredded Parmigiano cheese before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.