Question

Tell name of healthy vegetable dish, its recipe and tell how it looks, tastes and why it's healthy telling about nutritious facts

Answer 1

Spicy Tomato & Arugula Pasta

The simplicity of this healthy pasta recipe makes it good family fare. For a touch of heat, mild Anaheim chiles are augmented with crushed red pepper and garlic. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020.

Ingredients

• 3 medium red tomatoes, diced
• 2 medium yellow tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pound whole-wheat angel hair pasta or spaghettini
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 medium shallots, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 Anaheim chiles, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped arugula
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Directions

• Step 1

  Combine red and yellow tomatoes with salt in a large bowl. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, about 40 minutes.

• Step 2

  Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

• Step 3

  Dry the pot and add oil; heat over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and their juice; bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the pasta, the fresh tomatoes, chiles, arugula, oregano, crushed red pepper and ground pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups

Per Serving:

305 calories; 7.3 g total fat; 0.8 g saturated fat; 361 mg sodium. 658 mg potassium; 52.5 g carbohydrates; 7.3 g fiber; 6 g sugar; 9.4 g protein; 774 IU vitamin a iu; 86 mg vitamin c; 34 mcg folate; 56 mg calcium; 3 mg iron; 25 mg magnesium;