WHOLE WHEAT RIGATONI AND CAULIFLOWER, WILTED ARUGULA, FETA & OLIVES

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This convenient recipe makes getting two meals on the table a snap.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound bite-size whole wheat pasta, such as rigatoni or penne
1 tablespoon Salt
1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite-size florets
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ red bell pepper, cut into medium dice
½ yellow bell pepper, cut into medium dice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
4 cups factory-washed arugula or spinach
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a generous 2 quarts of water and salt to a boil in a large soup kettle; add pasta and cook, partially covered, for 4 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook, partially covered, until pasta and cauliflower are tender, about 6 minutes longer. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid, drain pasta and return top pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10-inch skillet. Add peppers, and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; continue to saute until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, seasoning and olives; simmer sauce about 5 minutes. Add sauce to pasta, along with reserved cooking liquid, arugula and 1/2 cup feta. Toss, seasoning to taste with pepper. Serve with additional feta.
  • For lunch, pack pasta and extra feta in leakproof containers. Warm pasta in microwave and top with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1550.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

Bilall Bilall
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was a great way to use up some leftover cauliflower.


R.K. Rifat
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This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Mary Engel
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I thought the cauliflower was a bit undercooked. I would roast it for a few minutes longer next time.


Kakembo Peterson
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time.


Sk Azad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Anahi Zavala
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some additional spices or herbs.


Bertys Signature
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I loved the combination of cauliflower and arugula in this dish. It was a healthy and delicious way to enjoy pasta.


The Boss
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Rofiku l
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Claude Niyonzima
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This was a great way to use up some leftover cauliflower. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, which gave the dish a nice tangy flavor.


Alyan Rajpoot
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I thought the flavors in this dish were well-balanced. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly, and the arugula added a nice peppery flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful pasta dish.


SK SAIFUL BD
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This dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower and arugula added a nice touch of freshness, and the feta and olives gave it a salty, briny flavor. I would definitely make this again.