Barilla® Protein+™ Elbows with Roasted Cauliflower, Lentils & Herbs
Barilla® Protein+™ Elbows with Roasted Cauliflower, Lentils & Herbs
50 minutes total
Made with Barilla® Protein+™ Elbows pasta
Ingredients
Serves 7
| 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 |
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.
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
- Cook time 5-7 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta