Whole Wheat Rigatoni and Vegetables in a Ginger, Soy and Honey Sauce – Recipes

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

1 pound whole wheat pasta dough, cooked

For sauce

Olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped fine
2″ piece of ginger, peeled and julienned
1 red pepper, cored and chopped
1 bunch collard greens, leaves and stems (reserved), chopped
½ pound brown mushrooms, sliced
1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt
Pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a large sautÃ© pan, over medium heat, add olive oil. SautÃ© onions and cook until translucent, 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes more. Add red pepper, collard green stems, brown mushrooms and cook, 7 minutes until tender. Add balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and honey and season with salt and pepper. Add collard green leaves and cooked pasta and warm through. Serve immediately.