Lemony Rigatoni With Spinach, rocket and beans
  1. Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water, per package instructions, until cooked to al dente. Reserve ⅓ cup cooking water then drain the remainder.

  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes then cook, stirring often, for 6-7 minutes, or until starting to caramelize.

    2a. Add the white beans.

  3. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

  4. Add the lemon juice and butter then remove from the heat; whisk until well combined.

  5. Add the cooked & drained pasta, spinach & arugula, and pine nuts.

  6. Season well with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Toss until evenly coated, adding reserved pasta water as needed.

  7. Pour into a serving bowl and top with lemon zest and serve with freshly grated Parmesan, to taste. Enjoy.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday⏱️Quick Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

Loading...