Veggie Power Pasta

This balanced pasta dish is in collaboration with a local partner, Mr. Aaron’s Goods!

(Yields 3-4 servings)

Ingredients

• 1 package Mr. Aaron’s Goods spinach rigatoni
• Nourished Routes Basil Walnut Pesto
• 1 – 15oz can Northern white beans
• 3-4 red bell peppers, depending on size
• Green onions, sliced for topping
• Parmesan cheese to top, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with pam or lightly brush with olive oil.
2. Lay peppers on their sides, stems pointing sideways.
3. Put baking sheet in oven and roast for 20 minutes. Remove peppers from oven, give peppers a half turn using tongs, and place back into oven for another 15 minutes. Take peppers out when skins are charred. Slice peppers when cooled.
4. Now, boil water in a pot.
5. When boiling, cook Mr. Aarons Goods spinach rigatoni according to packaging.
6. While pasta is cooking, drain and rinse can of beans.
7. Drain when pasta is completely cooked and put pasta back into saucepan.
8. Add in sliced peppers, full can of beans, and pesto into pasta and stir to combine.
9. Top with green onions and parmesan cheese, if desired.
10. Enjoy!