Sweet And Cheesy Heirloom Tomato Pasta Recipe

Name: Sweet And Cheesy Heirloom Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red onion, chopped; 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 1 garlic scape, minced; 3 large heirloom tomatoes, stemmed; 1 sweet pepper, chopped; 1 cup chopped broccoli; 3 baby bella mushrooms, chopped, or more to taste; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 8 fresh basil leaves; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 dash ground cinnamon; salt to taste; 1 (8 ounce) package soy chicken strips (such as Morningstar Farms(R)); 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 garlic scape, minced
3 large heirloom tomatoes, stemmed
1 sweet pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped broccoli
3 baby bella mushrooms, chopped, or more to taste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon white sugar
8 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 dash ground cinnamon
salt to taste
1 (8 ounce) package soy chicken strips (such as Morningstar Farms(R))
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add red onion, garlic, and garlic scape; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Squeeze tomatoes into the pot. Add sweet pepper, broccoli, and baby bella mushrooms. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir tomato paste, white sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and salt into the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until broccoli is tender. Add chicken strips; simmer sauce for 20 minutes.
4
Stir rigatoni into sauce. Mix in Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and feta cheese.

620

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Protein

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 red onion, chopped, 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Cheesy Heirloom Tomato Pasta 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.

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Sweet And Cheesy Heirloom Tomato Pasta

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