Recipe Name spinach & peppers rigatoni Submitted by PattyW Recipe Description pasta dish Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 25

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup, chopped Onion, chopped 1 large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4" long, 3" dia) red sweet pepper chopped 1 inch pieces 1 tablespoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin 1 tablespoon Fresh italian seasoning (to taste) 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced 1 package (10 oz) Spinach, fresh baby 4 ounces Cheese, parmesan, grated 16 ounces Rigatoni or ziti pasta Steps Sequence Step 1 Combine Oil, vinegar, garic and Italian seasonings together to make garlic vinaigrette. 2 In medium sillet, saute onion and red peppers in 1 tablespoon garlic vinaigrette, until crisp tender, about 6 minutes. 3 Season with 2 teaspoons salt; keep warm. 4 Cook pasta according to package instructions with remaining 1 teaspoon of salt; drain. 5 Thoroughly toss hot pasta with spinach, pepper/onion mixture, remaining garlic vinaigrette and parmesan cheese. 6 Serve immediately.