Healthy Baked Pesto Rigatoni
Pasta:
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1 lb. whole wheat rigatoni
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2-3 cups chopped heirloom tomatoes
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½ cup water
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½ cup shredded cheese
Pesto:
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2 cups spinach
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1 cup kale
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¾ cup almonds or pine nuts
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½ cup olive oil
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¼ cup Parmesan or Asiago cheese
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½ tsp salt
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3 large garlic cloves
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Juice from 1 lemon
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta to the water to cook.
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While the pasta is cooking, chop the tomatoes. Then, place all the pesto ingredients in the food processor and blend until it’s smooth.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the cooked noodles with the chopped tomatoes, pesto, and enough water to make it a little saucy. Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with cheese. Cover loosely with well-oiled aluminum foil and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.