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Vegetarian Rigatoni

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Vegetarian Rigatoni

Vegetarian Rigatoni - Fresh favorite for the whole family. Photo: Iris Lange-Fricke

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Health Score:
92 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
Calories:
616
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Peas hold various B vitamins, especially niacin. This substance plays a role in energy metabolism, as it is needed for the build-up and breakdown of carbohydrates, amino and fatty acids. Mild tension headaches can be relieved with fresh Mint can be combated with fresh mint. The herb contains a variety of essential oils that are antispasmodic, soothing and calming. Those who want to strengthen their bones and teeth should pay attention to an adequate intake of calcium. The in the sauce contained yogurt provides plenty of it.

You can get whole grain rigatoni, for example, in well-stocked supermarkets or health food stores. If you don't get any, you can also use other whole grain pasta, for example fusilli. If you don't like mint, replace it for the rigatoni vegetarian with basil, parsley or chives.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie616 cal.(29 %)
Protein25 g(26 %)
Fat21 g(18 %)
Carbohydrates80 g(53 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage18.7 g(62 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E2.3 mg(19 %)
Vitamin K57 μg(95 %)
Vitamin B₁1.1 mg(110 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin10.9 mg(91 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate200 μg(67 %)
Pantothenic acid2 mg(33 %)
Biotin10.4 μg(23 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.3 μg(10 %)
Vitamin C36 mg(38 %)
Potassium842 mg(21 %)
Calcium145 mg(15 %)
Magnesium179 mg(60 %)
Iron6.1 mg(41 %)
Iodine10 μg(5 %)
Zinc4.5 mg(56 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.1 g
Uric acid204 mg
Cholesterol6 mg
Complete sugar6 g
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
30 ozs Rigatoni Whole Grain Pasta (alternatively fusilli)
2 generous pinches salt
1 organic lemon
18 ozs Peas (fresh or frozen)
4 stalks mint
8 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
6 Tbsps olive oil
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Cook rigatoni according to package instructions in plenty of boiling salted water for 9-10 minutes until al dente, drain in a colander, and let drain again. In the meantime, rinse the lemon under hot water, rub dry, grate the zest, and squeeze out the juice.

2.

Cook peas in boiling water for 5 minutes, rinse, drain and cool. Then put about half of them in a blender. Wash mint, shake dry and pluck leaves. Add 6 mint leaves, yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper and blend until smooth.

3.

Mix the cooked pasta with the yogurt sauce and heat briefly in a saucepan over low heat. Then divide vegetarian rigatoni among 4 bowls or deep plates and garnish with remaining mint and remaining peas.

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