55 min cook time
Baked Ziti
Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 box Banza penne 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ cup diced onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ¼-inch cubes Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a deep square or 7x9 baking dish. Heat a large sauce pan or skillet to a medium heat. Add olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook until onion and garlic are slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 8-10 minutes. While sauce is simmering, cook the penne to just under aldente. (It will finish cooking the oven) Spread 1/3 cup of sauce on the bottom of the pan. Spoon 1/3 of the pasta over the bottom. Top with half of the sauce and half of the cheese. Repeat. Cover with foil and bake until hot and the cheese is melted, about 20-25 minutes. 3.5.3208
25 min cook time
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 box Banza shells 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced ½ cup pumpkin puree ½ cup cream ½ cup whole milk ¾ cup parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat a medium skillet to a medium heat. Add olive and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pumpkin puree, cream, milk, cheese, salt and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Add cooked pasta. Toss in sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parmesan cheese. 3.5.3208
20 min cook time
Quick Summer Salad
Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients 8 ounces Banza macaroni pasta 1 cup frozen or fresh sweet peas, thawed (do not use canned peas) 1 cup arugula, chopped (fresh baby spinach is also good) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 stalks celery, diced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1/2 cup vegan (or regular) mayonnaise 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard (whole grain if possible) 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. In a large bowl, add all remaining ingredients and combine. Add cold pasta and stir to combine. 3.5.3208