ZENB Penne, Peas & Plants
SERVES 2
PREP TIME 10 minutes
COOK TIME 13 minutes
TOTAL TIME 25 minutes
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 526g
Servings: 2
Calories: 470
Amount per Serving* | % Daily Value | |
Total Fat | 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
Sodium | 490mg | 21% |
Carbohydrates | 71g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber | 16g | 57% |
Total Sugar | 8g | |
Protein | 22g | |
Vitamin A | 20% | |
Vitamin C | 15% | |
Calcium | 101mg | 8% |
Iron | 5mg | 30% |
Potassium | 816mg | 15% |
FEATURED IN RECIPE
ZENB Pasta Variety
Enjoy ZENB Penne Pasta in a gluten-free and vegan recipe that uses peas and nuts to deliver a delicious dish. Low in fat and calories while providing fiber, this ZENB Pasta recipe is sure to be a new go-to on your kitchen dinner menu.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups (6 ounces) ZENB Yellow Pea Penne Pasta, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, cut into thin slivers
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup low sodium vegetable stock
- 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt & ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 small lemon, zested, juiced
- 2 Brazil nuts, finely grated
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water; drain.
2.Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5-7 minutes or until translucent and edges begin to brown. Add garlic; stir constantly 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in pasta, reserved pasta water, stock, salt & pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add peas; cook 1-2 minutes until thawed.
3.Remove pan from heat; add lemon juice and zest. Mix gently until well combined. Serve topped with grated Brazil nuts.
Tasty Tips
The Brazil nut topping in this recipe replicates the Parmesan cheese used in a typical pasta dish. Grate the nuts with a rasp-style grater for the best results.
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