PASTA ROSA-VERDE

Pasta Rosa-Verde image

Provided by Derf2440

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces dry penne pasta or 8 ounces ziti pasta
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 -6 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped, about 3 cups
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups watercress or 3 cups spinach, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola or 2 tablespoons other blue cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
Cover and keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic in hot olive oil in a large frypan over medium heat till onion is tender.
Add tomato, salt, black pepper and if desired crushed red pepper.
Cook and stir over medium high heat about 2 minutes or till the tomatoes are warm and release some of their juices.
Stir arugula, watercress, or spinach, and heat just till greens are wilted.
To serve, divide pasta among individual serving bowls.
Top with tomato mixture.
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts or almonds and the cheese.