20 Minute High Protein Lemon Pasta

This High Protein Lemon Pasta with Peas, Fennel, Toasted Hazelnuts and just a splash of white wine is a nutritious entree that is ready in 20 minutes. Made with red lentil penne, it packs 16 grams of protein per serving and a whole lot of flavor!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 8 oz pack Explore Cuisine Organic Red Lentil Penne
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 fennel bulb, diced small (about 1 1/2 cups diced)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, rinsed in cold water and drained
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• The zest of one lemon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the red lentil pasta following the package instructions and drain well
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet. Add the fennel and salt and cook over medium high heat for about 7 minutes or until it starts to caramelize
3. 3Add the peas, white wine, lemon, oregano and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the pasta and toss well. Top with hazelnuts, parsley and lemon zest right before serving