Rustic Italian Bowls

Name: Rustic Italian Bowls
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 small onion, halved, sliced; 1 small red or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips; 1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4 inch slices; 1 jar RAGU(R) Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce; 3 cups lightly packed baby kale & spinach mix; 3 1/2 cups cooked, sliced chicken; 8 ounces multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved; 6 ounces mini fresh Mozzarella balls; 12 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed, thinly sliced

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 small onion, halved, sliced
1 small red or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin 1-inch strips
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4 inch slices
1 jar RAGU(R) Homestyle Thick & Hearty Traditional Sauce
3 cups lightly packed baby kale & spinach mix
3 1/2 cups cooked, sliced chicken
8 ounces multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved
6 ounces mini fresh Mozzarella balls
12 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed, thinly sliced

Directions

1

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; keep warm.
2

Heat oil and red pepper flakes in medium non-stick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 3-4 min. or until softened, stirring frequently. Add peppers and zucchini; cook 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3

Warm sauce in same pot on medium heat. Stir in greens and cook just until wilted. Stir in cooked pasta. Divide mixture among 6 serving bowls.
4

Top evenly with vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients.
5

Substitute any of your favorite greens, like chopped rapini, Swiss chard or spinach for the kale mix.
6

Bowl toppings can be varied based on your families' tastes. Other toppings that would work include: marinated quartered artichoke hearts, sliced olives, roasted red pepper strips, meatballs, roasted garlic cloves, shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh basil.
7

For a shortcut, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken. An average sized chicken yields about 3 cups of meat.