Chickpea Pasta Pesto Primavera

Ingredients: (yields 4 servings)

• 1 - 8.8 oz box Barilla Chickpea Rotini

• 2 cups zucchini and squash, cut into half moons

• 3/4 cup white mushrooms, sliced

• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

• 2 Tbsp Basil Pesto Sauce

• 1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

• dash of garlic salt

• dash of black pepper

• dash of salt

Instructions:

1. In a medium pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.

2. Add pasta and a dash of salt, and allow pasta to cook until al-dente (about 7-8 minutes).

3. Place a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

4. Once heated, add sliced zucchini, squash, and mushrooms and season with garlic salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables are translucent and tender. Remove from heat.

5. Once pasta is cooked, strain water and place pasta into a large bowl. Add the cooked vegetables, pesto sauce, and Parmesan cheese.

6. Mix together until all ingredients are well combined.

7. Serve immediately and top with chicken cutlets, shrimp, or any protein of choice!

Nutrition Facts: (per 1 serving)

Calories: 325

Protein: 17.5g

Carbohydrates: 42g

Fiber: 10g

Fat: 13g

Excellent source of Fiber & Potassium!