Name: Barilla® Protein+® Stars Pasta with Tomato & Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Protein+® Stars pasta; 1-2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 1 ½ Cups pureed tomatoes or tomato passata (350g); 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley; 1 Tablespoon fresh basil, plus extra for garnish, chopped; 1 Teaspoon fresh oregano; For Garnish Freshly grated parmesan (optional)

Barilla^® Protein+^® Stars Pasta with Tomato & Basil

35 minutes

Weekend Weeknight Gatherings Spring Recipes Summer Recipes Extra Virgin Olive Oil Garlic Tomatoes No Meat Short

Bright, flavorful cherry tomatoes are seared with aromatics to create a delicate sauce. Barilla Protein+^® Stars Pasta are tossed with the sauce for an easy meal the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

7 servings

1Box Barilla^® Protein+^® Stars pasta

1-2Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2Cloves garlic, finely chopped

1Pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

1 ½Cups pureed tomatoes or tomato passata (350g)

1Tablespoon tomato paste

1Tablespoon fresh parsley

1Tablespoon fresh basil, plus extra for garnish, chopped

1Teaspoon fresh oregano

For GarnishFreshly grated parmesan (optional)

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. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.

Step 2

In a skillet add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat, add parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic; sauté until the garlic is fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes, sauté for an additional minute.

Step 3

Add pureed tomatoes (passata) and tomato paste; stir to combine. Gently simmer the sauce 8 minutes.

Step 4

Toss or stir the pasta to coat in the sauce, add a little splash of reserved pasta water to help emulsify the sauce. When coated add in some fresh basil and stir. Top with cheese before serving.

Barilla Protein Plus Stars Pasta, Kids Pasta Shape | US_PROD-4TZG14I7RMJAia37Fmzqwd

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

View product