Harissa Verde Orecchiette with Red & Yellow Cherry Tomatoes - Barilla

Harissa Verde Orecchiette with Red & Yellow Cherry Tomatoes - Barilla

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Yields

6

Directions

  1. In food processor place shallots, garlic, jalapenos, olive oil, Poblano pepper, cilantro and cumin seeds. Pulse until thoroughly combined but still slightly chunky.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  4. Place pasta back in cooking pan and add reserved pasta water, Harissa Verde and tomatoes.
  5. Toss to combine over low heat for two minutes, until tomatoes are warmed through.
  6. Divide into bowls and garnish with cheese crumbles.

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Barilla® Al Bronzo® Orecchiette
  • 4 Cups Red and Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
  • 4 Ounces Feta Cheese Crumbles
  • Harissa Verde:
  • 2 Tablespoons Shallots, Roughly Chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, Roughly Chopped
  • 2 Jalapenos, Roughly Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Poblano Pepper, Roasted, Peeled and De-Seeded, Roughly Chopped
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds, Toasted
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste