Mixed Leaf Pasta Salad with Vetta SMART Protein Penne
Cooking time: 30 minutes, serves 4
- 375g Vetta SMART Protein Penne
- 1 can anchovy fillets in oil
- 1 head of garlic, cloves separated, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 200g mixed buttered leaf
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn if large
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Combine anchovies, garlic, oil, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until anchovies have disintegrated into oil and garlic is lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to packet instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Remove skillet with anchovy mixture from heat and stir in butter and lemon juice until butter is melted. Add pasta and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid and stir constantly until a thick glossy sauce forms, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed.
- Place butter leaves in a large bowl. Add pasta and sauce and toss to coat, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed. Add basil on top and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Divide pasta among plates or bowls, very gently tossing so leaves get coated in sauce.