Rustic Italian Bowls Recipe

Name: Rustic Italian Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 small onion, halved, sliced; 1 small red or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips; 1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4 inch slices; 1 jar RAGU(R) Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce; 3 cups lightly packed baby kale & spinach mix; 3 1/2 cups cooked, sliced chicken; 8 ounces multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved; 6 ounces mini fresh Mozzarella balls; 12 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 small onion, halved, sliced
1 small red or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4 inch slices
1 jar RAGU(R) Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce
3 cups lightly packed baby kale & spinach mix
3 1/2 cups cooked, sliced chicken
8 ounces multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved
6 ounces mini fresh Mozzarella balls
12 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed, thinly sliced

1
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; keep warm.
2
Heat oil and red pepper flakes in medium non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 3-4 min. or until softened, stirring frequently. Add peppers and zucchini; cook 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3
Warm sauce in same pot on medium heat. Stir in greens and cook just until wilted. Stir in cooked pasta. Divide mixture among 6 serving bowls.
4
Top evenly with vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients.
5
Substitute any of your favorite greens, like chopped rapini, Swiss chard or spinach for the kale mix.
6
Bowl toppings can be varied based on your families' tastes. Other toppings that would work include: marinated quartered artichoke hearts, sliced olives, roasted red pepper strips, meatballs, roasted garlic cloves, shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh basil.
7
For a shortcut, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. An average sized chicken yields about 3 cups of meat.

914

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 small onion, halved, sliced, and more.

Yes, Rustic Italian Bowls 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Italian Bowls

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