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Baby Kale and Arugula with Roasted Red Peppers and Mushrooms over Pasta
Active Time: 15 minutes • Total Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 package whole wheat rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 large Earthbound Farm Organic Yellow Onion
- 1/2 pound mushrooms
- 3 cloves Earthbound Farm Organic Garlic
- 12 ounces roasted red peppers
- 1 package Earthbound Farm Organic Baby Kale and Arugula
- salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
On her Go Gingham blog, our friend Sara writes about her family’s adventures in green living and eating — like this hearty vegetable pasta featuring our Baby Kale and Arugula Blend.
“The blend is perfect for my family,” she says. “Neither of our kids really goes for arugula on its own, but they really like the combo of tender baby kale with arugula. In fact, the kids absolutely loved this dish…I made it 3 times in a day and a half, and it was completely gone!”
(Tip: Try organic baby kale and arugula in your veggie lasagna recipe, too, swapping it for the spinach. It’s delicious!)
Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
While the water is coming to a boil for the pasta, heat the olive oil in a large skillet. When the oil is hot and just shimmering, add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt, and continue cooking until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir the garlic into the mixture, then the roasted peppers, stirring to distribute.
Add the Baby Kale and Arugula. As the greens begin to wilt slightly, stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Add the drained pasta to the vegetable mixture. Stir to combine, adding a little of the reserved pepper liquid or pasta water as needed to moisten the mixture but not drown it. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste.
Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if you like, and a fresh green salad. Buon appetito!
