Barilla® Tri-Color Penne Pasta Salad with Mixed Greens
Barilla® Tri-Color Penne Pasta Salad with Mixed Greens
30 minutes total
- Chicken
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Lemon
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
The perfect pasta salad for every outdoor occasion!
Pasta Salad Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Tri-Color Penne |
| ½ | Cup Pumpkin Seeds |
| 1 | Clove Garlic |
| 2 | Cups Packed Mix Baby Greens [OK if wilted] |
| 1 | Cup Carrot Tops |
| 6 | Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided |
| 1 | Lemon, Juiced and Zested |
| 2 | Cups Rotisserie Chicken, Shredded [or any protein of your liking] |
| 1 | Cup Grape Tomatoes, Halved |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Grated |
| 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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
Step 2
Carefully drain pasta, season with ½-tabelsppon olive oil to prevent from sticking, cool down flat on a sheet pan. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare pesto. In a food processor pulse garlic, salt, pepper, pumpkin seeds until thinly ground. Stir in greens, remaining olive oil, lemon juice and zests and a few ice cubes; process to incorporate; fold in cheese.
Step 4
Place pasta in a bowl, pour pesto on it, add chicken and tomatoes; mix well.
Step 5
Ideally let sit 20 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Tri-Color Penne
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR PASTA RECIPE WITH TRI COLORED VEGETABLE PENNE
A colorful version of a pasta salad favorite, Tri-Color Penne combines our semolina with delicious spinach and tomato pasta. Penne, which means "pen" in Italian, gets its name from its shape. Their tube-shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old style ink pen. This tri color pasta version packs in more nutrition and flavor, especially when cooked al dente.
Barilla® Tri-Color Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Tri-Color Penne
- Cook time 10–11 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box