Italian Recipes - Pasta Rosa-Verde

Ingredients     

• 8 ounces dried cut ziti or mostaccioli pasta (about 3 cups)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 4 to 6 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (3 cups)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

• 3 cups arugula, watercress, and/or fresh spinach, coarsely chopped

• 1/4cup pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted

• 2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese

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Method:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well, Return pasta to hot pan; cover and keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender. Add tomatoes, garlic, salt, black pepper, and, if desired, crushed red pepper.

3. Cook and stir over medium-high heat about 2 minutes or until the tomatoes are warm and release some of their juices. Stir in arugula; heat just until wilted.

4. To serve, divide pasta among four bowls. Top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with nuts and cheese.