Healthy Pesto Baked Rigatoni
Looking for a delicious and healthy pasta dish? Look no further than this Healthy Pesto Baked Rigatoni! This dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make too.
Looking for a delicious and healthy pasta dish? Look no further than this Healthy Pesto Baked Rigatoni! This dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make too.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lb. whole wheat rigatoni
- 2-3 cups chopped heirloom tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice (i used asiago)
- pesto (recipe follows)
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup basil
- 3/4 cup almonds or pine nuts
- 1/4 cup parmesan or asiago cheese
- 3 large cloves garlic
- juice of 1 lemon (optional)
- Carbohydrate 1.55543791686851 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 3.48559583768248 g
- Fiber 0.399629169923737 g
- Protein 0.646356250239923 g
- Saturated Fat 0.480494833930255 g
- Serving Size 1 1 -10 (95g)
- Sodium 10.4853333342249 mg
- Sugar 1.15580874694477 g
- Trans Fat 0.12607383345908 g
- Calories 38 calories
Step-by-step
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- While the water is boiling, chop up the tomatoes.
- Add the past to the water and cook according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, place all the pesto ingredients in the food processor until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss the cooked noodles with the chopped tomatoes, pesto, and enough water to make it a little saucy.
- Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle with the cheese.
- Cover loosely with well-oiled aluminum foil and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
As a busy housewife, I'm always on the lookout for delicious and healthy meals that I can make for my family. This Healthy Pesto Baked Rigatoni has become a staple in our home because it's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor and nutrients.
One of the things I love about this recipe is that it's so versatile. You can use any type of pasta that you like, and you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. For example, if you don't have any fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes instead. And if you're not a fan of pesto, you can use a different type of sauce, such as marinara or Alfredo.
