Barilla® Penne with Bell Peppers & Leeks
Barilla® Penne with Bell Peppers & Leeks
15 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Under 5 Ingredients
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Winter Recipes
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Penne pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Penne |
| 4 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Leek, cut into rings |
| 2 | Red bell peppers, diced |
| 2 | Yellow bell peppers, diced |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
| 1/2 | Cup chives, minced |
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
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté leeks for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add peppers to skillet and 1/3 cup of pasta cooking water.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper, cook for 6 minutes.
Step 5
Drain pasta and add to skillet; add chives and toss, then serve.
Penne Pasta
It takes only 11 minutes to express your emotions preparing a beautiful dish of Penne for the people you care for the most.
One of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and loved 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.
Barilla® Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short pasta
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box