Baked Rigatoni with Brussels Sprouts, Figs and Blue Cheese

October 17, 2014

This is a delicious fall dish with a really great combination of flavors

8 oz rigatoni
Salt
1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed and roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
4 oz blue cheese or gorgonzola, crumbled
3/4 cup dried figs, chopped
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped almonds, for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Add the pasta and cook 4-5 minutes, until about halfway cooked. It should still be quite firm inside. Add the brussels sprouts to...
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Nutritions

Calories
312

Sodium
607mg
25% DV

Fat
16g
25% DV

Protein
11g
22% DV

Carbs
30g
10% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 10%

Monosaturated Fat 7g 48%

Cholesterol 26mg 9%

Sodium 607mg 25%

Potassium 410mg 11%

Protein 11g 22%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 5g 21%

Sugar 16g 33%

Vitamin A 520IU 10%

Vitamin B6 0.8300000000000001mg 41%

Vitamin C 29mg 49%

Calcium 233mg 23%

Iron 1mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.