Rigatoni With Grilled Peppers and Onions

from Real Simple

  • 2 medium red onions, sliced into ½-inch thick rings

  • 2 large red bell peppers, cut into quarters

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • kosher salt and pepper

  • 12 ounces (4-5 cups) rigatoni

  • 1 bunch spinach, stems trimmed

  • 1 cup (about 3½ ounces) parmesan

  • ¾ Cup basil leaves, thinly sliced

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Heat grill to medium-high.

  • In a large bowl, toss the onions, bell peppers, oil, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Grill, turning occasionally until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut to bitesize pieces.

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water, drain pasta and return pasta to pot. Add the grilled vegetables, spinach, the reserved cooking water, and ¾ cup parmesan to the pasta and toss to combine.

  • Top with the basil and the remaining parmesan before serving.

Rigatoni With Grilled Peppers and Onions

PREP TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes

notes:

We use only whole grain pasta.

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