Protein+^® Rigatoni Brown Butter Lemon Pasta

Name: Protein+® Rigatoni Brown Butter Lemon Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Package Barilla® Al Bronzo® Mezzi Rigatoni pasta; 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ Cup Yellow Onion, Small Dice; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; ½ Cup tomato paste; 1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 1 Cup pasta cooking water (more/less depending on consistency of sauce); To taste Sea salt and black pepper

35 minutes

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Savor the rich taste of Protein+^®Rigatoni Brown Butter Lemon Pasta, a delightful dish that blends browned butter, tangy lemon, sage, and a combination of Italian cheeses. This recipe is only 7 ingredients and can be made in around 30 minutes. Note: Remember to reserve your pasta water before draining. The starch in the pasta water will help bind the ingredients to pasta and create a dreamy, creamy, glossy sauce.

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Ingredients

7 servings

1Package Barilla^® Al Bronzo^® Mezzi Rigatoni pasta

4Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½Cup Yellow Onion, Small Dice

½Cup tomato paste

1Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

1Cup pasta cooking water (more/less depending on consistency of sauce)

To tasteSea 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 and cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat add olive oil, onion, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook 2-3 min. then add tomato paste cooking an additional 2-3 min.

Step 3

Add vodka and evaporate by half.

Step 4

Add cream, salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a boil. Then add drained pasta and toss with the sauce for one minute.

Step 5

Turn the heat off and add pasta water, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, Parmigiano, and Romano cheese bit by bit. Stir quickly to melt until the sauce thickens. Add more pasta water as needed to achieve desired sauce consistency.

Step 6

Serve and garnish with additional cheese, fresh cracked black pepper, and crispy sage leaves.

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Protein+^® Rigatoni Pasta

The Pasta Taste You Love, With the Energy You Want Made with delicious golden wheat and protein from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, Barilla Protein+^® Rigatoni pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Rigatoni

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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