Barilla® Protein+® Stars Pasta with Tomato & Basil
Barilla® Protein+® Stars Pasta with Tomato & Basil
35 minutes total
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Protein+®
- Short
- Spring Recipes
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
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
Serves 7
| 1 | Box Barilla® Protein+® Stars pasta |
| 1-2 | Tablespoons 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) |
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.
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
- Cook time 8-10 mins
- Pack size 14.5oz.
- Range Protein+® Pasta