Barilla® Protein+® Penne with Kale & Lemon Chili Bread Topping
Barilla® Protein+® Penne with Kale & Lemon Chili Bread Topping
30 minutes total
- Chicken
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Protein
- Protein+®
- Short
- Summer Recipes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
This is not your average lemon kale pasta. The base of the sauce is made by sautéing garlic with kale, adding white wine, chicken broth, and reserved pasta water. The pasta water brings all of the Flavour elements together and binds the sauce to the pasta. The panko bread crumbs are toasted with extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated lemon zest, chili flakes, sea salt and cracked black pepper. The rich depth of sauce coats the penne pasta, and the spicy breadcrumb topping adds the perfect crunch. The result is a delicious and easy dish ideal for weeknights.
Veggie Pasta Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Protein+® Penne Pasta |
| 2 | Garlic Cloves, Chopped |
| 4 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided |
| 1 | Onion, Small Diced |
| 1 | Bunch, Kale, Chopped |
| ½ | Cup White Wine |
| ½ | Cup Chicken Broth |
| ½ | Cup Panko Bread Crumbs |
| ¼ | Teaspoon Chili Flakes |
| 1 | Teaspoon lemon zest |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
| ½ | Cup Pecorino 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
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add garlic. Once the garlic picks up a hint of color, add kale, and sauté for approximately 3 minutes or until wilted and soft.
Step 3
Add wine and reduce the by ¾ then add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Cook pasta according to the package directions.
Step 5
While pasta is cooking, combine the breadcrumbs, chili flakes, lemon zest and remaining olive oil in small skillet, season with salt and pepper then toast over medium heat.
Step 6
Add ½ cup of the pasta cooking water to the skillet with the kale. Drain pasta and toss with the sauce to combine.
Step 7
Top with cheese and crunchy bread crumb topping.
Protein+® Penne Pasta
The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want
Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+® Penne pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
- Shape Short pasta
- Cook time 8-10 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta