Barilla Red Lentil Penne with Shrimp and Creamy Zucchini Sauce
Barilla Red Lentil Penne with Shrimp and Creamy Zucchini Sauce
25 minutes total
- Chickpea and Red Lentil
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Protein
- Seafood
- Short
- Shrimp
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Red Lentil Penne pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 1 | Box Barilla Red Lentil Penne |
| 1 | Cup Vidalia onion, chopped |
| 4 | Tablespoons, extra virgin olive oil, divided |
| 4 | Zucchini, small diced |
| 2 | Cups veggie broth |
| 1 | Pint cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 1 | Pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined |
| 10 | Basil leaves, julienned |
| To taste | Salt and 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
Place a large pot of water to boil, cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile in a skillet sauté onion with half the olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes then add zucchini and broth; bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for three minutes.
Step 3
Let cool down and process 2/3 of the zucchini mixture in the blender until smooth. Combine with unblended mixture and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet sauté shrimp and tomatoes over high heat with remaining olive oil until blistered and thoroughly cooked, about four minutes.
Step 5
Stir in zucchini sauce mixture. Drain pasta and toss with zucchini shrimp mixture, garnish with basil before serving.
Red Lentil Penne Pasta
Surprisingly One Ingredient. All Red Lentil, No Xanthan Gum.
Penne made from red lentils, and red lentils only, for a good source of plant protein without additives, like xanthan gum. Make what you love without hesitation. Looking for cooking ideas? Check out the recipe section of our website for creative ways to get inspired!
- Shape Penne
- Cook time 8–10 mins
- Pack size 8.8 oz.
- Range Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta