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

Lavinia Tanirau
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This recipe is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice crunch, while the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. The whole wheat rigatoni is a great base for the dish, a


Bokamoso Mpetla
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice touch of freshness, and the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this


Md. Nahid
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice touch of freshness, and the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a h


Opemipo Akinde (kunlexworld)
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice touch of freshness, and the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looki


Kimrey Christy
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This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice touch of freshness, and the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this


Omar Farok
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cauliflower and arugula are hidden in the sauce, so they don't even notice they're eating them. The feta and olives add a nice touch of flavor, and the whole wheat rigatoni is a


Kai DeBacker
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice crunch, while the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. The whole wheat rigatoni is a great base for the dish, and it holds


Snenhlanhla Mthimunye
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This recipe is so delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy pasta dish that's still packed with flavor. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice touch of freshness, and the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. I highly recommend t


Hafez Khaled Farhan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice crunch, while the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. The whole wheat rigatoni is a great


mazharulislamin Mamun
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice touch of freshness, and the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looki


Ebony Willis
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This recipe is a winner! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The cauliflower and arugula add a nice crunch, while the feta and olives add a salty and tangy flavor. The whole wheat rigatoni is a great base for the dish, and it holds up