The Healthiest Pasta Dishes You Can Make

Lighter versions of the foods you love, from mac 'n' cheese to penne alla vodka, plus new ways to mix vegetables and carbs.

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Rigatoni with Walnut Pesto, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Rigatoni with Walnut Pesto, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli rabe contain a powerful range of disease fighters—one particular hero, sulforaphane, may increase enzymes that lower the incidence of colon and lung cancers. Rigatoni and sausage make this a filling dish.

Get the recipe: Rigatoni with Walnut Pesto, Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Published on January 10, 2012

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