Name: Chickpea Penne with Creamy Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla Chickpea Penne pasta; ½ Sweet onion, sliced julienne; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; ½ Cup thyme leaves; 2 Red bell pepper, cleaned, seeded, and sliced julienne; 1 Cup of veggie broth; ½ Cup heavy cream; ½ Cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; To taste Salt and black pepper

Chickpea Penne with Creamy Red Bell Pepper Sauce

30 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil No Meat Short

THE PINK COLOR IN THIS PASTA SAUCE RECIPE COMES FROM SAUTÉED & BLENDED RED BELL PEPPERS WHICH ADD DELICATE SWEETNESS TO THIS DISH.

Veggie Pasta Recipes

Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla Chickpea Penne pasta

½Sweet onion, sliced julienne

4Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

½Cup thyme leaves

2Red bell pepper, cleaned, seeded, and sliced julienne

1Cup of veggie broth

½Cup heavy cream

½Cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

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, sauté onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 -5 minutes until translucent, add bell pepper and broth and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add cream, season with salt and pepper and bring to boil, cook for three minutes. Set aside to cool down.

Step 3

Place in blender and process until it is a smooth sauce.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a skillet infuse remaining olive oil with thyme leaves over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in pepper sauce and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Drain pasta and toss with sauce over high heat until well combined. Top with cheese before serving.

Chickpea Penne Pasta

Surprisingly One Ingredient. All Chickpea, No Xanthan Gum. Penne made from chickpeas, and chickpeas 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 a selection of our favorite Chickpea Penne Pasta recipes!

Shape

Penne

Pack size

8.8oz

Range

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta

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