Whole-wheat rigatoni and colorful red peppers are the stars of this simple pasta sauté. Whole grains are rich in fiber, a nutrient important for lowering risk of certain cancers, particularly colorectal.
CAL/SERV :
282
PREP TIME :
N/A
YIELDS :
6 SERVINGS
COOK TIME:
N/A
INGREDIENTS
12 oz. rigatoni, whole-wheat preferred
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
2 medium red bell peppers, deseeded and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 oz. fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook rigatoni according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup water. Return pasta to pot to keep warm.
While pasta cooks, in skillet heat oil over high heat. Stir in onion, peppers and tomatoes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Sauté, stirring occasionally. After 5 minutes, add spinach and continue to sauté until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted, about 5 more minutes.
Add vegetables, reserved pasta water and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to pasta and gently toss to combine.
To serve, top pasta with basil and remainder of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition (per serving):
282 calories, 6 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 49 g carbohydrate, 14 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 171 mg sodium.
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