Barilla® Protein+™ Spaghetti with Spring Peas & Basil Pesto
Barilla® Protein+™ Spaghetti with Spring Peas & Basil Pesto
25 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gatherings
- Long
- Protein+®
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Protein+™ Spaghetti pasta
Ingredients
Serves 7
| 1 | Box Barilla® Protein+™ Spaghetti |
| 2 | Ice cubes |
| 1 | Cup spring peas |
| 10 | Basil leaves |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated |
| 5 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1 | Pint cherry tomatoes, halved |
| To taste | Salt & 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 a boil and preheat oven to 425° F.
Step 2
Meanwhile in a blender, make the pesto by combining the peas, basil, and half of the cheese with salt and pepper. Puree while slowly drizzling in 4 tablespoons of olive oil and ice cubes – and set aside.
Step 3
In a medium below, coat the cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a cookie sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Cook the pasta according to the directions. Drain and add ½ cup of the cooking water to the pesto and mix thoroughly.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the pesto.
Step 6
Top with the roasted cherry tomatoes and remaining cheese before serving.
Protein+® Spaghetti 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+® spaghetti provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.
Protein+® is NON-GMO Certified.
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 7-9 mins
- Pack size 14.5 oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta