Name: Spaghetti alla Nerano
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: Ingredients for Spaghetti alla Nerano:; 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Spaghetti Pasta; 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ Yellow Onion, Chopped; 1 Clove Garlic, Minced; 3 Zucchini, Diced; 1 Cup Vegetable Broth; ¼ Cup Provolone Cheese, Shredded; 1 Tablespoon butter; ¼ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated, Divided; Sea salt and black pepper

Spaghetti alla Nerano

30 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil No Meat Long

Zucchini is simmered with garlic, broth, & onion. Half of the vegetables are blended to create a creamy sauce and tossed with Protein+^® pasta. Spaghetti alla Nerano typically requires the zucchini to be fried. This quick and easy version uses zucchini sautéed with garlic in a savory vegetable broth.

Ingredients

7 servings

Ingredients for Spaghetti alla Nerano:

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Spaghetti Pasta

3tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½ Yellow Onion, Chopped

1Clove Garlic, Minced

3Zucchini, Diced

1Cup Vegetable Broth

¼Cup Provolone Cheese, Shredded

1Tablespoon butter

¼Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated, Divided

Sea 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

In a skillet over med/high heat add olive oil and onion. Sauté for 1-2 min or until translucent.

Step 2

Add zucchini and garlic cooking an additional 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Remove ½ of the zucchini mixture and place in blender until smooth.

Step 5

Return blended sauce to the skillet and add butter.

Step 6

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta well and add to the sauce.

Step 7

Add provolone, ½ of the Parmigiano and mix well. Garnish with remaining Parmigiano cheese.

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Protein+^® Spaghetti 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+^® spaghetti provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving. Protein+^® is NON-GMO Certified.

Shape

Spaghetti

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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