Barilla PLUS Penne with Walnuts, Lemon, Spring Greens and Herbs Recipe

Name: Barilla PLUS Penne with Walnuts, Lemon, Spring Greens and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnuts; 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs; 2 lemons, zested, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 pinch salt, or as needed; 1 (14.5 ounce) box Barilla PLUS Penne; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium leek, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus; 2 cups fresh or frozen spring peas; 1 large zucchini, julienned; 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, or to taste; 2 tablespoons julienned fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

3/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 lemons, zested, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt, or as needed
1 (14.5 ounce) box Barilla PLUS Penne
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium leek, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus
2 cups fresh or frozen spring peas
1 large zucchini, julienned
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons julienned fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Toast walnuts in oven for 5 to 8 minutes until the walnuts are lightly toasted.
3
In a food processor, pulse together bread crumbs, walnuts and zest from 1 lemon until well-blended.
4
Pour walnut mixture into a medium dish and toss with parsley and a pinch of salt.
5
Set aside.
6
Prepare Barilla PLUS Penne according to package directions.
7
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup (250ml) of the pasta cooking liquid.
8
Return pasta to cooking pot.
9
Pour olive oil into a large saute pan while the pasta is cooking.
10
Add leeks and asparagus, and saute over medium heat for about 4 minutes until they start to soften.
11
Add peas and zucchini; saute for another 5 minutes until all of the vegetables are slightly softened; season with salt and black pepper.
12
Add zest of second lemon and reserved cooking liquid; stir gently until combined.
13
Add vegetables to pasta; toss to combine.
14
Gently stir in mint and basil.
15
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
16
Serve 1 cup of pasta mixture into individual serving bowls.
17
Top with 2 tablespoons of the walnut mixture.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, 2 lemons, zested, divided, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Barilla PLUS Penne with Walnuts, Lemon, Spring Greens and Herbs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barilla PLUS Penne with Walnuts, Lemon, Spring Greens and Herbs

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