Recipe Pasta with Cilantro Pesto and Barley (Pasta)

Required Ingredients:

• 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

Preparing/Cooking:

• 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.

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