Barilla® Protein+™ Penne with Snap Peas & Mint
Barilla® Protein+™ Penne with Snap Peas & Mint
25 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Protein+®
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Under 5 Ingredients
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Protein+™ Penne pasta
Ingredients
Serves 7
Barilla® Protein+™ Penne | |
4 | Cups snap peas, cut in half |
5 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
1 | Tablespoon mint, chopped |
½ | Cup Romano cheese, grated |
To taste | Salt and freshly ground black 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
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile in a skillet, sauté snap peas with half the olive oil for 2 minutes over high heat until slightly brown and still crunchy. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of cooking water. Toss pasta with veggies over high heat, add reserved cooking water and combine well while water is reducing.
Step 4
Turn off heat, stir in mint, cheese and remaining olive oil before serving.
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