Barilla® Protein+™ Penne Gorgeously Green Spring Pasta
Barilla® Protein+™ Penne Gorgeously Green Spring Pasta
30 minutes total
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- No Meat
- Protein+®
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Vegetarian
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Protein+™ Penne pasta
Ingredients
Serves 7
1 | Box Barilla® Protein+™ Penne |
3/4 | Cup walnuts |
1/2 | Cup fresh bread crumbs (or panko) |
2 | Lemons zest |
2 | Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped |
3 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 | Medium leek thinly sliced |
1 | Bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces (about 1.5 cups) |
2 | Cup fresh spring peas (or frozen) |
1 | Large zucchini julienned |
1/2 | Teaspoon salt |
1/4 | Teaspoon fresh cracked pepper |
2 | Tablespoon fresh mint julienned |
2 | Tablespoon fresh basil julienned |
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
Pre-heat oven to 400 ˚F.
Step 2
Toast walnuts in oven for 5-8 minutes until the walnuts are lightly toasted.
Step 3
In a food processor, pulse together bread crumbs, walnuts and zest from 1 lemon.
Step 4
Pour into a medium dish and toss with parsley and a pinch of salt.
Step 5
Set aside.
Step 6
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Step 7
Drain reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Step 8
While pasta is cooking, pour olive oil into a large sauté pan.
Step 9
Add leeks and asparagus, and saute over medium heat for about 4 minutes until they start to soften.
Step 10
Add peas and zucchini, salt and pepper; SAUTE another 5 minutes until all of the vegetables are slightly softened.
Step 11
Add zest of second lemon and reserved cooking water and STIR gently until combined.
Step 12
Drain pasta when it is al dente and return to cooking pot.
Step 13
Add vegetables to pasta and toss to combine.
Step 14
Gently stir in mint and basil.
Step 15
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 16
Serve and top with 2 tablespoons of the walnut mixture.
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