Name: Barilla® Protein+® Penne with Pancetta, Tomatoes & Peas
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Penne; 4 Ounces Pancetta (can substitute bacon), julienne; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1 Pint grape tomato, halved; 8 Ounces frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 Cup water; 1/3 Cup Romano Cheese, Grated

Barilla^® Protein+^® Penne with Pancetta, Tomatoes & Peas

22 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Summer Recipes Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tomatoes Short

Made with Barilla^® Protein+^® Penne pasta

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Penne

4Ounces Pancetta (can substitute bacon), julienne

3Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

1Pint grape tomato, halved

8Ounces frozen peas, thawed

1/2Cup water

1/3Cup Romano Cheese, Grated

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

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Add pancetta to a cold skillet and sauté over medium heat until crisp.

Step 3

Drain, discard fat and reserve pancetta.

Step 4

Add tomatoes and half of the olive oil to the skillet.

Step 5

Sauté tomatoes over medium heat until the skins are slightly blistered.

Step 6

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Add peas and ½ a cup of water.

Step 8

Cook until most of the water has evaporated about 6 minutes.

Step 9

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 10

Drain and toss the pasta with the pea mixture.

Step 11

Finish with the cheese, remaining olive oil, and pancetta.

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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