Name: Red Lentil Rotini with Pesto, Zucchini & Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Red Lentil Rotini; 2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto; 1 ½ Cups zucchini, julienne; ½ Cup unsweetened almond milk; 2 Tablespoons almonds, sliced & toasted; To taste Salt and black pepper

Red Lentil Rotini with Pesto, Zucchini & Almonds

25 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Summer Recipes Spring Recipes Vegetarian Extra Virgin Olive Oil No Meat Short

Made with Barilla Red Lentil Rotini pasta

Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla^® Red Lentil Rotini

2Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Jar Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto

1 ½Cups zucchini, julienne

½Cup unsweetened almond milk

2Tablespoons almonds, sliced & toasted

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

In a skillet over medium heat add olive oil, season and sauté zucchini until lightly browned approximately 2 minutes. Remove zucchini.

Step 2

In the same pan over medium heat, add unsweetened almond milk and stir in pesto. Return zucchini to the pan.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions reserving a ½ cup of pasta cooking water to lighten the sauce, if necessary.

Step 4

Drain pasta and toss with pesto and zucchini. Season to taste. Garnish with almonds.

Red Lentil Rotini Pasta

Surprisingly One Ingredient. All Red Lentil, No Xanthan Gum. Rotini 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 our recipe section for creative ways to get inspired.

Shape

Rotini

Pack size

8.8oz

Range

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta

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