Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni with Fresh & Sundried Tomatoes, Black Olives & Toasted Walnuts
Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni with Fresh & Sundried Tomatoes, Black Olives & Toasted Walnuts
25 minutes total / Calories 337
- Classic Blue Box
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Short
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Vegetarian
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni pasta
Veggie Pasta Recipes
 
                                        Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni | 
| 6 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil | 
| 1 | Clove garlic | 
| 1 | Cup sun-dried tomatoes | 
| 2 | Plum tomatoes diced | 
| ½ | Cup black olives sliced | 
| 1 | Teaspoon Dijon mustard | 
| 2 | Tablespoons red wine vinegar | 
| To taste | salt and black pepper | 
| 1 | Cup toasted walnuts chopped | 
| 2 | Tablespoons parsley chopped | 
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta one minute less than required, drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place on sheet tray to cool down.
Step 2
In a blender combine mustard, red wine vinegar salt, pepper and parsley and puree, then slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil to make the vinaigrette.
Step 3
In a large bowl combine the fresh and sun dried tomatoes and olives, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4
Add the pasta and stir to combine.
Step 5
Before serving add toasted walnuts.
 
            Mezzi Rigatoni
                    Mezzi Rigatoni combines the heartiness of traditional Rigatoni – a cut that is most commonly used in Southern and Central Italy – with a smaller size, which makes for a charming variation of an old favorite. It’s sure to delight your family and friends.
Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
                
- Shape Mezzi Rigatoni
- Cook time 10–11 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box