Baked Red Lentil Penne with Chicken
Baked Red Lentil Penne with Chicken
30 minutes total
- Chicken
- Chickpea and Red Lentil
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Protein
- Short
- Tomato
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This baked red lentil penne pasta with ricotta cheese and crushed tomatoes is the perfect shareable meal!
Pasta Tip: After removing baked pasta from the oven, let your meal cool inside the baking dish for 10 min to better hold its shape when serving!
Baked Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 | Box Barilla® Red Lentil Penne |
| 1 | Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Pound ground chicken |
| 1 | Leek, diced |
| 1 | 28-oz can San Marzano (Italian) Crushed Tomatoes |
| 15 | Ounces ricotta cheese |
| ½ | Cup fresh basil, sliced |
| ½ | Cup Romano cheese, grated, divided |
| 1 | Cup provolone cheese, shredded, divided |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
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
Pre-heat oven to 450° F.
Step 2
In a skillet, brown chicken with olive oil and diced leeks, about five minutes.
Step 3
Add tomatoes and 1 cup of water; bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes, add ricotta and stir until combined.
Step 4
Cook pasta only half the time as directed on the package then drain pasta and toss with the sauce. Add half provolone, half Romano and basil, mix well.
Step 5
Pour mixture into a greased 13” x 9” baking dish. Top with remaining provolone and Romano, bake for 15 minutes until cheese on top is slightly brown and pasta is fully cooked.
Step 6
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Red Lentil Penne Pasta
Surprisingly One Ingredient. All Red Lentil, No Xanthan Gum.
Penne made from red lentils, and red lentils only, for a good source of plant protein without additives, like xanthan gum. Make what you love without hesitation. Looking for cooking ideas? Check out the recipe section of our website for creative ways to get inspired!
- Shape Penne
- Cook time 8–10 mins
- Pack size 8.8 oz.
- Range Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta