PROTEIN+® PENNE WITH ZESTY KALE AND PANKO BREADCRUMBS

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lb Barilla Protein+® Penne
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cup onions, small dice
• 6 cup kale, stemmed and rough chopped
• 2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 3/4 tsp red chili flakes

PREPARATION

1. 1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. 2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat olive oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering, add garlic and onion. Once the garlic picks up a hint of color, add kale, and sauté for approximately 3 minutes or until wilted and soft.
3. 3.Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. 4.Cook pasta according to package directions.
5. 5.While pasta is cooking, combine the breadcrumbs, chili flakes, lemon zest and remaining olive oil in small skillet, season with salt and pepper then toast over medium heat.
6. 6.Add 1 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to the skillet with the kale. Drain pasta and toss with the sauce to combine.
7. 7.Top with cheese and crunchy bread crumb topping.