Gluten Free Rotini With A Charred Green Onion Pesto, Toasted Cashews And Cranberries

Serves: 4

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

56

Sweetness

46

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 bunch

Green Onion

1

Salt

1 cup

Cashew

1 cup

Water (hot)

Directions:

1

Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F and bring a large pot of water to a boil

2

Place cranberries in bowl of hot water to soak

3

Toss the green onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper

4

Place on a sheet tray and roast in the oven until lightly charred, about 10 minutes

5

Remove the onions from the oven and let them cool down

6

In a blender combine the onions, cashews and Parmigiano cheese, pulse for 5 seconds

7

Slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste

8

Add the ice cubes and puree

9

Remove the pesto from the blender and place in a large bowl

10

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid

11

Drain cranberries

12

Add the cooking liquid, pasta and drained cranberries to the pesto, then stir to combine