Rigatoni with Red Pepper, Almonds, and Bread Crumbs

2 steps

Prep:7minCook:8min

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:52:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories742.4 kcal (37%)

Total Fat40.4 g (58%)

Carbs83.1 g (32%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein13 g (26%)

Sodium248 mg (12%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

1 poundrigatoni pasta

3 cupsgarlic-flavored croutons

purchased

¼ cupalmonds

slivered, toasted

1 cuproasted red bell peppers

julienned

¾ cupextra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta into a large bowl.

Step 2

Place the croutons and the almonds in a food processor. Pulse until it becomes the texture of bread crumbs. Add the crouton and almond mixture to the hot pasta. Add the peppers and the olive oil. Toss to combine and serve.