BARILLA® GLUTEN FREE PENNE WITH LENTILS & BACON

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Penne pasta is tossed with cooked lentils, blistered cherry tomatoes, and rosemary and topped with crumbled bacon and grated cheese.

Provided by Barilla Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla Canada

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Gluten Free Penne
½ cup bacon, cut into julienne strips
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups cooked lentils, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
½ cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, render bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and dry on a paper towel.
  • In the same skillet, saute garlic and rosemary with half the olive oil for one minute. Add tomatoes and blister.
  • Add lentils and bring to simmer, then season to salt and pepper.
  • Cook the pasta according to directions, drain and toss with lentil sauce.
  • Stir in remaining olive oil, parsley and top with crumbled bacon and cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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