Name: Barilla Red Lentil Penne with Shrimp and Creamy Zucchini Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

Barilla Red Lentil Penne with Shrimp and Creamy Zucchini Sauce

25 minutes

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Made with Barilla Red Lentil Penne pasta.

Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla Red Lentil Penne

1Cup Vidalia onion, chopped

4Tablespoons, extra virgin olive oil, divided

4Zucchini, small diced

2Cups veggie broth

1Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

1Pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

10Basil leaves, julienned

To tasteSalt 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

Pack size

8.8oz

Range

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta

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