Barilla PLUS® Penne with Tomatoes, Pecorino Romano Cheese and Fresh Thyme
(Penne Plus con Pomodori, Pecorino Romano and Timo)
Yield: 50 servings
Ingredients
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
10 oz garlic, chopped
to taste red pepper flakes, crushed
2 oz fresh thyme, chopped
20 lb San Marzano plum tomatoes, peeled
to taste salt
12 lb pre-cooked Barilla PLUS Penne Pasta
2 ½ lb Pecorino Romano cheese
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, crushed red pepper and thyme leaves;
sauté for 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes; season with salt to taste.
Add pre-cooked pasta to sauce heat until thoroughly heated.
Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese
Pre-cooking Barilla PLUS Pasta:
• Use one part pasta to five parts strong salted water.
• Add pasta to boiling water and stirred at once.
• Cook for five minutes.
• Cool in ice water and drain very well, add some olive oil.
• Cover well and store in refrigerator until usage.
Note:
All short cut pasta can be substituted by another short cut. Be creative!
