Ingredients
✓ 2 L (8 cups) water
✓ ½ tbsp salt
✓ 200 g La Moderna® Whole Wheat Cavatappi (or Screw Pasta)
✓ 1 tbsp olive oil
✓ 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped
✓ 2 garlic cloves, chopped
✓ 2 cups cabbage, cleaned and chopped
✓ 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
✓ 4 tbsp walnuts, toasted and chopped
✓ Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 Servings
10min Preparation
20min Cooking time
30min Total
Preparations
Cook the pasta:
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the La Moderna® Whole Wheat Cavatappi (Tornillo) pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the bacon and garlic:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and garlic, and sauté until golden and fragrant.
Cook the vegetables:
Add the cabbage and sauté for about 1 minute, until it begins to soften. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking until tender.
Combine pasta and vegetables:
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the vegetables until well combined.
Add walnuts and seasonings:
Stir in the toasted walnuts, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If using, add the ancho chile. Cook for 1 more minute to combine flavors.
Serve:
Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
