Rigatoni with Braised Vegetables Recipe

Name: Rigatoni with Braised Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil; 3 medium-sized yellow squash, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 lb.); 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups); 2 medium-sized bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice; 1 large onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.); 2 Tbs. capers; 1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 8 oz. whole wheat rigatoni pasta; 1/2 cup torn fresh basil

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil
3 medium-sized yellow squash, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 lb.)
1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups)
2 medium-sized bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice
1 large onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.)
2 Tbs. capers
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
8 oz. whole wheat rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup torn fresh basil

1
Heat oil in skillet over high heat.
2
Add squash, green beans, bell peppers and onion.
3
Reduce heat to medium, and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are brown.
4
Stir in tomatoes, garlic and capers.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook 15 minutes.
6
Stir in beans and salt to taste.
7
Cover, and simmer 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
8
Cook rigatoni according to package directions.
9
Drain, and reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
10
Stir pasta and basil into sauce.
11
Thin sauce with a little pasta water if necessary.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, 3 medium-sized yellow squash, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 lb.), 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups), 2 medium-sized bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Rigatoni with Braised Vegetables falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rigatoni with Braised Vegetables

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