Name: Red Lentil Penne with Creamy Pumpkin & Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Red Lentil Penne pasta; 3 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Clove Garlic, Minced; 8 Ounces cremini mushrooms, small diced; 1 Can pumpkin puree; 2/3 Cup heavy cream; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 1 Tablespoon Italian Parsley, Chopped; To taste Salt and black pepper

Red Lentil Penne with Creamy Pumpkin & Mushroom Sauce

30 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Fall Recipes Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Mushroom No Meat Short

Pumpkin is extremely versatile and can be used as a savory ingredient. Paired with cremini mushrooms, this red lentil pasta recipe is perfect for fall!

Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla^® Red Lentil Penne pasta

3Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Clove Garlic, Minced

8Ounces cremini mushrooms, small diced

1Can pumpkin puree

2/3Cup heavy cream

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

1Tablespoon Italian Parsley, Chopped

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

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

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté garlic with olive oil for one minute, add mushrooms and brown over medium heat.

Step 3

Add pumpkin puree and 1 cup pasta cooking water; bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper and bring back to a boil; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Drain pasta, toss with the pumpkin mixture.

Step 6

Stir in cheese and parsley before serving.

Red Lentil Penne Pasta

Surprisingly One Ingredient. All Red Lentil, No Xanthan Gum. Penne made from red lentils, and red lentils 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 the recipe section of our website for creative ways to get inspired!

Shape

Penne

Pack size

8.8oz

Range

Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta

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