Name: Barilla® Mini Penne with Bell Peppers & Zucchini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Mini Penne; 1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 Medium zucchini, diced; 2 Tablespoons shallots, minced; 1 Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin; 1 Sprig fresh thyme; 1 Cup Vegetable Broth, Divided; 1/4 Cup Romano Cheese, Grated

Barilla^® Mini Penne with Bell Peppers & Zucchini

45 minutes

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Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Mini Penne pasta.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Mini Penne

1/4Cup extra virgin olive oil, divided

2Medium zucchini, diced

2Tablespoons shallots, minced

1Red Bell Pepper, Sliced Thin

1Sprig fresh thyme

1Cup Vegetable Broth, Divided

1/4Cup Romano Cheese, Grated

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

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Divide 1/4 cup of olive oil between 2 large skillets. Heat olive oil in skillets over medium heat.

Step 3

Sauté zucchini and shallots in one skillet for 3 minutes; add 1/2 cup vegetable broth and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Sauté peppers and thyme in the other skillet for 3 minutes; add 1/2 cup vegetable broth and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove both skillets from heat. Set aside.

Step 5

Add Mini Penne to boiling water; cook according to package directions.

Step 6

Drain Mini Penne; immediately add to sauce. Mix well.

Step 7

Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and serve. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Mini Penne

As with the larger version Penne, Mini Penne resembles an old-style quill pen. This shape is enjoyed throughout Northern Italy and in Campania, where it is prized for its wonderful versatility and its ability to absorb and retain sauce on its surfaces, inside and out. Barilla^® Mini Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Mini Penne

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Mini Penne

Shape

Mini Penne

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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