Rapini and Paprika Pasta

Rapini and Paprika Pasta

This rapini and paprika pasta, inspired by a treasured Italian family recipe, is a real favourite in our house.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Total40 min
  • Servings4

The ingredients

  • 1 tsp oil
  • ½ onion, small, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 ½ cups white potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 bunch rapini, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 5 tbsp paprika
  • 1 ½ cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Catelli Protein+ pasta, uncooked, or gluten-free chickpea pasta
  • 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

The method

  1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add the potatoes and cook for a few minutes. Then add the broth and spices, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the white beans. Using an immersion blender, lightly purée the beans (without over-blending).
  4. Add the rapini and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  5. In a small pot, heat the olive oil and paprika. Remove from heat as soon as small bubbles appear on the surface. Set aside.
  6. Add the pasta and cook for about 10 minutes, or according to the package instructions.
  7. Add the smoked paprika, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Storage tips

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition facts

Per serving, for reference only.

  • 510Calories
  • 17 gFat
  • 75 gCarbs
  • 15 gFibre
  • 21 gProtein

This meal offers an excellent nutritional profile, combining complex carbohydrates, fibre, plant-based protein, and antioxidants.

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