Barilla® Protein+® Elbow Macaroni Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Lentils and Herbs Recipe | US_PROD-f59f7c64-773e-4848-b1a5-c4988ae5373c

Barilla^® Protein+^® Elbows with Roasted Cauliflower, Lentils & Herbs

Name: Barilla® Protein+® Elbows with Roasted Cauliflower, Lentils & Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Elbows; 1 Head cauliflower cored and cut into small 1 inch florets; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ Teaspoon salt; To taste Freshly cracked pepper; 1 ½ Cups dried French green lentils; For the Sauce:; ¼ Cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Bunch flat leaf parsley stems removed; 2 Tablespoons red onion chopped; 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar; To taste Fresh cracked pepper

50 minutes

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Made with Barilla^® Protein+^® Elbows pasta

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Elbows

1Head cauliflower cored and cut into small 1 inch florets

2Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½Teaspoon salt

To tasteFreshly cracked pepper

1½ Cups dried French green lentils

For the Sauce:

¼Cup extra virgin olive oil

1Bunch flat leaf parsley stems removed

2Tablespoons red onion chopped

1Tablespoon red wine vinegar

To tasteFresh cracked 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

Preheat oven to 450˚F.

Step 2

Spread cauliflower on a roasting pan, drizzle olive oil on top and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Roast in oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is cooked through and has a nice brown roasted color.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of cold water and lentils.

Step 5

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.

Step 6

Drain and set aside.

Step 7

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Step 8

Drain reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

Step 9

While the pasta is cooking, in a food processor combine parsley, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, and pulse until it becomes a smooth green sauce.

Step 10

In a large mixing bowl combine cauliflower, cooked pasta, lentils and green sauce.

Step 11

Add reserved cooking water and gently mix.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasonings.

Step 13

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Barilla® Protein+® Elbows 2025 Product Packaging | US_PROD-2daC9CiYX4i2g61MnC243y

Protein+^® Elbows 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+^® Elbows pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Short

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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