Name: Protein+® Stars Pasta Salad with Blueberries & Parmigiano Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Stars pasta; 4 EVOO (extra virgin olive oil); 1/2 Yellow Onion, Julienned; 2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes Halved; 1 Lemon, Juiced, Zests Reserved; 5-6 Basil Leaves, Julienned (+Extra for Garnish); 1 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Small Dice; 1 Pint Blueberries; To Taste: Salt & pepper

Protein+^® Stars Pasta Salad with Blueberries & Parmigiano Cheese

30 minutes

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Ideal for 4th of July and other summer hosting (cold application, easy to make ahead, ideal for large groups, kid-friendly).

Pasta Salad Recipes

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Stars pasta

4EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Yellow Onion, Julienned

2Pints Cherry Tomatoes Halved

Lemon, Juiced, Zests Reserved

Basil Leaves, Julienned (+Extra for Garnish)

Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, Small Dice

Pint Blueberries

To Taste:Salt & 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

Preheat oven to 400° F (200°C). Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon EVOO a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 10-12 minutes, until they are softened and slightly caramelized. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions. Drain well, drizzle with a bit of EVOO, and spread flat on a sheet pan to cool.

Step 3

While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon EVOO in a skillet over high heat. Sauté julienned onions briefly until just softened. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sautéed onion, cherry tomatoes, diced Parmigiano, roasted blueberries, basil, and reserved lemon zest.

Step 5

Drizzle with the remaining EVOO and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with extra basil before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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Protein+^® Stars 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+^® Stars pasta provides a good source of protein for the whole family with 17g of protein per 3.5oz serving.

Shape

Star

Pack size

14.5oz

Range

Protein+^® Pasta

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