Name: Barilla® Protein+® Penne Gorgeously Green Spring Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 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

Barilla^® Protein+^® Penne Gorgeously Green Spring Pasta

30 minutes

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Made with Barilla^® Protein+^® Penne pasta

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Penne

3/4Cup walnuts

1/2Cup fresh bread crumbs (or panko)

2Lemons zest

2Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

3tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Medium leek thinly sliced

1Bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces (about 1.5 cups)

2Cup fresh spring peas (or frozen)

1Large zucchini julienned

1/2Teaspoon salt

1/4Teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

2Tablespoon fresh mint julienned

2Tablespoon 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.

Barilla® Protein+® Penne 2025 Product Packaging | US_PROD-7u4bAkc7KDCGaALPOx1BrF

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

Penne Lisce

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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