Protein Plus Fusilli With Lettuce Pesto, Pine Nuts And Roasted Hazelnuts

Name: Protein Plus Fusilli With Lettuce Pesto, Pine Nuts And Roasted Hazelnuts
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 320g Barilla® Protein + Fusilli; 30g Toasted hazelnuts; For the pine nut and lettuce pesto; 200g Fresh lettuce; 50g Pine nuts; 100g Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 50g Parmesan cheese; to taste Salt

20 minutes

Pesto Short Pasta

A fresh take on pesto, this recipe swaps basil for crisp lettuce, creating a light yet nutty sauce that perfectly coats the fusilli. The combination of pine nuts and toasted hazelnuts adds depth and crunch, elevating this simple yet elegant dish.

Protein+ Recipes

Ingredients

4 servings

320gBarilla^® Protein + Fusilli

30gToasted hazelnuts

For the pine nut and lettuce pesto

200gFresh lettuce

50gPine nuts

100gExtra Virgin Olive Oil

50gParmesan cheese

to tasteSalt

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

Prepare Pesto: Blend the lettuce, pine nuts, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese together until smooth.

Step 2

Prepare Pesto: Blend the lettuce, pine nuts, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese together until smooth.

Step 3

Combine: Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water. Toss the pasta with the lettuce pesto, loosening with reserved water if necessary.

Step 4

Finish: Garnish with the toasted hazelnuts.

Fusilli Protein +

The classic Fusilli shape, now with a + of protein. Barilla Protein+ Fusilli captures flavors in every twist, delivering a delicious bite with 20g of protein per 100g. Made with selected semolina and pea protein, it’s perfect for those looking to add more plant-based protein to their meals.

Shape

Fusilli

Cook time

12 minutes

Pack size

400g

Range

Barilla Protein +

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