WHOLE-WHEAT PENNE WITH TOMATOES AND RED ONION

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Red onion adds a sweet note to roasted tomatoes. Toss the mix with whole-wheat pasta, and this quick weeknight dinner is ready in no time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 medium red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
8 ounces dried whole-wheat penne
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Toss tomatoes and onion with 2 teaspoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the red-pepper flakes. Broil on a rimmed baking sheet until tomatoes are just starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Toss warm pasta with garlic, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in tomato mixture and the oregano. Add 1/4 cup reserved cooking water to moisten; stir in remaining water as needed. Divide pasta among 4 bowls, and stir 1 tablespoon ricotta into each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 384 g

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