Ingredients
1boxBarilla® Gluten Free Penne
½cupbacon,cut into julienne strips
1garlic clove,chopped
1sprigfresh rosemary
4tbspextra virgin olive oil,divided
1pintgrape tomatoes,halved
2cupslentils,cooked, drained
salt and pepper,to taste
1tbspItalian parsley,chopped
½cuppecorino romano cheese,grated
Preparation
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, render bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and dry on a paper towel.
In the same skillet, saute garlic and rosemary with half the olive oil for one minute. Add tomatoes and blister.
Add lentils and bring to simmer, then season to salt and pepper.
Cook the pasta according to directions, drain and toss with lentil sauce.
Stir in remaining olive oil, parsley and top with crumbled bacon and cheese before serving.
