Foryoueats: Healthy Pesto Baked Rigatoni

Foryoueats: Healthy Pesto Baked Rigatoni

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This healthy pesto baked rigatoni recipe combines whole wheat pasta with a homemade pesto made from spinach, kale, and basil. Topped with heirloom tomatoes and

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Ingredients

  • For the pasta:
  • 1 lb. whole wheat rigatoni
  • 2–3 cups chopped heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice (I used Asiago)
  • pesto (recipe follows)
  • For the pesto:
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup kale
  • 1 cup basil
  • 3/4 cup almonds or pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan or Asiago cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • juice of 1 lemon (optional)

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