Barilla
Chickpea Penne with Creamy Red Bell Pepper Sauce
The pink color in this pasta sauce recipe comes from sautéed & blended red bell peppers which add delicate sweetness to this dish.
Ratings
- Prep
- Cook
- Skill
- Casual
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Ingredients 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 box Barilla Chickpea Penne pasta
- ½ sweet onion, sliced julienne
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ cup thyme leaves
- 2 red bell pepper, cleaned, seeded, and sliced julienne
- 1 cup of veggie broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions
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In a skillet, sauté onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 -5 minutes until translucent, add bell pepper and broth and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
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Add cream, season with salt and pepper and bring to boil, cook for three minutes. Set aside to cool down.
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Place in blender and process until it is a smooth sauce.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, in a skillet infuse remaining olive oil with thyme leaves over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in pepper sauce and bring to a boil.
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Drain pasta and toss with sauce over high heat until well combined. Top with cheese before serving.
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