Whole grain penne with lemon-scented stalks and leaves pesto

Name: Whole grain penne with lemon-scented stalks and leaves pesto
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 11.5 oz Barilla Whole Grain Penne; 10 oz Artichoke Stalks Peeled, Leek Leaves, or Asparagus Stalks Peeled; 5 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 oz Taleggio Cheese or Other Cheese Available; 1 glass Milk; ½ clove Garlic; 1 Lemon Zest; to taste Salt and Pepper

30 minutes

Creamy cheese, tender veggie stalks and a hint of lemon zest come together in this light and aromatic whole grain penne recipe with a creative twist.

Ingredients

4 servings

11.5 ozBarilla Whole Grain Penne

10 ozArtichoke Stalks Peeled, Leek Leaves, or Asparagus Stalks Peeled

5 tspExtra Virgin Olive Oil

3 ozTaleggio Cheese or Other Cheese Available

1 glassMilk

½ cloveGarlic

1Lemon Zest

to tasteSalt and 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

Cut the cheese in small pieces and dilute in warm milk. Dice the stalks with the leeks’ green leaves. Sauté in a pan with extra virgin olive oil, flavored with a whole garlic clove peeled. Remove the garlic clove and pour the milk with Taleggio and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the Whole Grain Penne, drain when al dente and pour in a pan, mixing with a wooden spoon. Add the lemon zest and serve.