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Barilla Penne Rigate Pasta with Tomato, Basil, Zucchini and Garlic

Barilla Penne Rigate Pasta with Tomato, Basil, Zucchini and Garlic

Rustic Italian medley of zucchini, plum tomatoes and fresh basil topped with cheese

30 minutes total

From Liguria—the coastal region of Northwestern Italy—comes this easy-to-love vegetable medley pasta dish! This recipe is an homage to the rustic charm of Italian cooking, pairing al dente Barilla Penne Rigate pasta with fresh zucchini, plum tomatoes and aromatic basil. All it takes is half an hour to toss together a large batch of this crowd-pleaser, with leftovers to spare for your lunch the next day.

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Ingredients

Serves 8

1 box Barilla Penne Rigate pasta
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 medium zucchinis, sliced thin
1 lb plum tomatoes, chopped (may substitute 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes)
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes or until garlic turns golden in colour.

Step 4

Add zucchini to skillet and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the tomatoes and basil; simmer 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Cook Barilla Penne Rigate pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the sauce.

Step 7

Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Barilla Penne Rigate Pasta - Packshot - en-ca
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Penne Rigate

Penne is one of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and is beloved across Italy. Penne, which means 'pen' in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old-style ink pen. Its ridged tubes are perfect for capturing sauces and the rugged texture adds depth to dishes, making it a popular choice for baked pasta dishes and hearty sauces.

  • Shape Short en-ca
  • Cook time 11 mins
  • Pack size 410 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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