Name: Red Lentil Penne with Tomato Cream Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Red Lentil Penne; ½ Cup sweet onion, chopped; 3 Pints Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 1/3 Cup heavy cream; 1 Tablespoon butter; 1/3 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; 12 basil leaves, torn; To taste Salt and black pepper

Red Lentil Penne with Tomato Cream Sauce

40 minutes

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Blistered tomatoes are sautéed with onions and a touch of cream for a flavorful sauce that perfectly coats red lentil penne pasta.

Ingredients

4 servings

1Box Barilla^® Red Lentil Penne

½Cup sweet onion, chopped

3Pints Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

3Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided

1/3Cup heavy cream

1Tablespoon butter

1/3Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

12basil leaves, torn

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

Pre-heat oven on to 400° F. Season tomatoes with 1-tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper; roast in the oven until blistered and slightly charred, set aside.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté onion with remaining olive oil for three minutes, add roasted tomatoes and cream, simmer for 5 minutes, smashing part of the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Drain pasta, toss with creamy tomato sauce, turn heat off and finish with cheese and basil 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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