Easy Summer Pasta | Lentil Penne with Deconstructed Pesto & Veggies

It is healthy summer pasta time! The best summer pasta is light, filling, and full of flavor. This Lentil Penne with Deconstructed Pesto and Veggies is perfect for your family cookout or dinner celebration that is filled with protein.

Start with Explore Cuisine Lentil Pasta that is packed with flavor and 22 grams of protein! You won’t miss your old pasta and will finish it filling nice and full, not heavy, which is perfect for the summer heat.

Top it with fresh sweet basil, Gaea Olive, chili flakes, and parmesan cheese for a savory flavor that will please all taste buds.

Healthy Summer Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 Package of lentil penne
• 2 T of Olive Oil
• Handful of fresh Basil leaves, torn
• Salt and Red Chile Flakes
• 3 T Pine Nuts, toasted
• Chopped Tomatoes
• Olives
• Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Boil pasta
2. Toss penne with Olive Oil
3. Add torn basil, chopped tomatoes and olives
4. Season with salt and chile flasks
5. Garnish with pine nuts and cheese

I shared this recipe and more on Midday Maryland and will share the video once it airs next week. I hope you all enjoy this easy recipe and have an amazing summer!

If you are looking for more healthy summer dishes, check out my Healthy 4th July Cookout Ideas.