Red Lentil Penne with Tomato Cream Sauce
Red Lentil Penne with Tomato Cream Sauce
40 minutes total
- Chickpea and Red Lentil
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Fall Recipes
- No Meat
- Short
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Blistered tomatoes are sautéed with onions and a touch of cream for a flavorful sauce that perfectly coats red lentil penne pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 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 |
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
- Cook time 8–10 mins
- Pack size 8.8 oz.
- Range Chickpea and Red Lentil Pasta