"This red, white, and green pasta recipe will entice patriotic Italians, or anyone else who's hungry. The fresh tomatoes are quick-cooked with peppery arugula and topped with tangy Gorgonzola cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces dried ziti or mostaccioli pasta
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 - 6 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (3 cups)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
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3 cups arugula, watercress, and/or spinach, coarsley chopped
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1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
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2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese