Protein+™ Farfalle With Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Walnuts, Basil, And Parmigiano Cheese

Step 1

Cook the Barilla® pasta for half the time indicated on the package. Drain pasta and drizzle with some olive oil to prevent from sticking.

Step 2

Place pasta flat on sheet trays or hotel pans and cool in a blast chiller. Alternatively, cool it down in a walk-in cooler. Store in zip lock bags or sealed plastic container; refrigerate and use within several hours.

Step 3

For each serving, to order: Warm 1/4 cup walnuts, 2 Tbsp. tomatoes with some of their oil, 1/2 clove garlic, and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a pan. Reheat 2 cups pasta in boiling salted water for 40 to 60 seconds. Drain and add to the pan; season with salt and pepper. Toss the ingredients together.
Plate and garnish with 1/4 cup cheese and 2 Tbsp. basil.