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Ingredients
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2 small shallots, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
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¼ cup lemon juice
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¾ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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¼ cup grapeseed oil
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped, reserving 1/4 cup oil from jar
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1 pound whole-wheat penne
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1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
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2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
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2 cups packed arugula
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Crushed red pepper (optional)
Directions
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Put a large pot of water on to boil. Combine shallots, thyme, mustard, honey, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl; stir to mix well. Gradually add grapeseed oil and reserved 1/4 cup oil from sun-dried tomatoes, whisking constantly, until combined and emulsified.
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and immediately transfer the pasta to the bowl with the dressing; toss to fully coat. Add bell pepper and sun-dried tomatoes; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
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Add grape tomatoes and arugula to the pasta mixture and toss to evenly coat. Garnish with additional lemon zest and crushed red pepper, if desired.
To make ahead
Prepare through Step 2; cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
494 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
67g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 2 cups | |
Calories 494 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 67g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Added Sugars 3g | 6% |
Protein 12g | 24% |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Vitamin A 1361IU | 27% |
Vitamin C 50mg | 56% |
Vitamin E 5mg | 31% |
Folate 85mcg | 21% |
Vitamin K 15mcg | 13% |
Sodium 387mg | 17% |
Calcium 56mg | 4% |
Iron 4mg | 22% |
Magnesium 120mg | 29% |
Potassium 726mg | 15% |
Zinc 3mg | 27% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.