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Barilla^® Whole Grain Penne with Chick Peas & Leeks served on a Creamy Artichoke Sauce

Name: Barilla® Whole Grain Penne with Chick Peas & Leeks served on a Creamy Artichoke Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Whole Grain Penne; 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Leeks cut in thin rounds; 1 19-ounce can chick peas; 3 Fresh artichokes whole - cleaned and diced; 1 Clove garlic minced; To Taste Salt and black pepper; 1 Bay leaf; 1 Tablespoon Italian Parsley thinly sliced

35 minutes

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Made with Barilla^® Whole Grain Penne pasta

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Whole Grain Penne

4tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2Leeks cut in thin rounds

119-ounce can chick peas

3Fresh artichokes whole - cleaned and diced

1Clove garlic minced

To TasteSalt and black pepper

1Bay leaf

1Tablespoon Italian Parsley thinly sliced

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 boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile cook garlic over LOW HEAT with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 3

ADD artichokes, season with salt and pepper and sauté for two minutes.

Step 4

ADD 1 ½ cups of hot water, bring to a boil.

Step 5

REMOVE from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 6

PROCESS in the blender until smooth and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, gently heat remaining olive oil with leeks and bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.

Step 8

ADD drained chick peas and cook for three minutes.

Step 9

COOK pasta two minutes under the required cooking time on the package directions, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

Step 10

TOSS pasta with chick pea sauce and ½ cup of reserved cooking water, making sure to remove the bay leaf.

Step 11

TO SERVE, place a few spoonfuls of the artichoke sauce on the dish.

Step 12

TOP with pasta and garnish with fresh Italian parsley before serving.

Whole Grain Penne

Made with one simple ingredient, whole grain durum wheat flour, Barilla^® Whole Grain Penne is an excellent source of fiber. This pasta is ideal for anyone seeking to increase their intake of fiber and whole grains without sacrificing taste. Barilla Whole Grain pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Penne

Pack size

16oz

Range

Whole Grain Pasta

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