Gluten Free Pasta Recipe featuring products from The Pastene Company!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts and sunflower seeds are more affordable and still add texture.

Boil salted water for the pasta, making it taste like the sea.

Cook gluten-free penne until al dente, then set aside.

Drizzle a little olive oil on the pasta to prevent sticking.

Add sun-dried tomato pesto to the pasta and mix well to incorporate.

Drain the liquid from the tri-colored tomato wedges and add them to the pasta.

Add fresh baby pearl mozzarella to the mixture.

Incorporate fresh arugula into the pasta.

Season with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and red chili flakes to taste.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and mix thoroughly.

Grate parmigiano-reggiano cheese over the top of the dish.

Finish with chopped pistachios for crunch.

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