high protein pizza pasta salad! made with @eatbanza rigatoni (which has 20g of protein per serving), crispy pepperoni, oregano tomato confit, red onion, fresh basil, and torn mozzarella, all tossed in a roasted garlic vinaigrette! #banzapartner RECIPE (serves 2-3) 3 cups cherry/grape tomatoes 2 tbsp fresh oregano Olive oil Salt & pepper 4 oz pepperoni 8 oz Banza rigatoni 8 oz mozzarella, torn ½ red onion, cut into 1 inch slices ⅓ cup thinly sliced basil Dressing 1 head of garlic 2 tbsp mayo 1 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp sherry vinegar Juice of ½ lemon 2 tbsp olive oil Pinch of salt & pepper Preheat oven to 400 F. Add tomatoes and oregano to a baking dish. Drizzle with enough olive to get to tomatoes significantly coated, and season with salt & pepper. Add pepperoni to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut off the top inch of your head of garlic, and remove the excess paper. Drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in aluminum foil. Add to the baking sheet with the pepperoni. Transfer tomato baking dish and pepperoni baking sheet to the oven. Bake the tomatoes for 30-35 min until they are very soft. Bake the pepperoni for 12-15 minutes until crispy. Remove from the oven but put the garlic back in and cook the garlic for the full 30-35 min with the tomatoes. Cook your Banza al dente according to package. Rinse and drain and set aside. Once pepperoni has cooled, add to a plate, and blot with a paper towel to remove excess oil. Crumble with your fingers into small, crispy pieces. When the garlic is done roasting, let cool slightly, and then squeeze out the cloves into a small blender. Add the remaining dressing ingredients, and blend until smooth. If your dressing feels too thick, add juice of ½ lemon or thin out with a little water. In a large bowl, add the pasta, slightly cooled tomatoes (remove with a spoon, don’t use all the juices), crispy pepperoni, red onion, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Toss in the dressing, and serve! You can find Banza in grocery stores across the country including Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and Costco. #glutenfree #highprotein #mindfuleating #heatlhyeating
