Name: Vegetarian Enchilida Pasta Bake with Barilla® Penne and Traditional Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Penne Pasta; 1 Jar Barilla® Traditional Tomato Sauce; 1 Jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 Teaspoon Cumin; 1 15-Ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 4-Ounce can sliced black olives, drained; 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 Cup crushed tortilla chips; 2 Green onions, thinly sliced; For garnish cilantro leaves

Vegetarian Enchilida Pasta Bake with Barilla^® Penne and Traditional Tomato Sauce

45 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Dairy/Cream No Meat Classic Blue Box Short

Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Penne pasta.

Baked Pasta Recipes

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Penne Pasta

1Jar Barilla^® Traditional Tomato Sauce

1Jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped

2Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1Teaspoon Cumin

115-Ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

14-Ounce can sliced black olives, drained

1Cup shredded cheddar cheese

1Cup crushed tortilla chips

2Green onions, thinly sliced

For garnishcilantro leaves

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

In a large pot bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil; add salt to taste and the Penne; stir gently.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine Traditional sauce with jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and cumin. Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture onto the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Stir the black beans and the remaining mixture sauce into the pasta; pour into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Cover with foil and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until warmed through.

Step 6

Uncover and top with olives and cheese; bake 5 minutes more. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with tortilla chips and green onions before serving.

Step 7

Garnish with additional cilantro leaves.

Step 8

Customize it: Try pinto beans instead of black, or queso fresco instead of cheddar, and customize this casserole to your family’s preferences.

Penne Pasta

It takes only 11 minutes to express your emotions preparing a beautiful dish of Penne for the people you care for the most. One of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and loved across Italy, Penne, which means "pen" in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube-shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old style ink pen. Barilla^® Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Penne Lisce

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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