Here's a meatless menu that's both easy and full of flavor. You can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes!

• Rigatoni with Spinach, Walnuts, Sweet Potatoes, and Goat Cheese
• Pineapple Slices
• Ice cream with caramel topping
• Fat-free or lowfat milk

Test Kitchen Tip: To keep your basil fresh and green, trim the stems, place the sprigs in a container with enough water for the stems to reach, cover with a plastic bag, and store on the counter. Trim the stems and change the water every few days. Wash and tear the leaves just before using.

Shopping List

• 12 ounces dried rigatoni pasta
• 1 pound butter
• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 red onion
• 1, 5-ounce package baby spinach
• 4 ounces goat cheese or feta cheese
• 1 package walnut pieces
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 1 loaf Italian bread (optional)
• 1, 20-ounce can pineapple slices or 1 fresh peeled, cored pineapple
• 1 half-gallon vanilla ice cream
• 1, 10-ounce jar caramel ice cream topping
• 1 half-gallon fat-free or lowfat milk

Pantry Items

• extra-virgin olive oil
• salt or kosher salt
• ground black pepper

Equipment Needed

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• vegetable peeler
• 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven
• colander
• large skillet
• wooden spoon or silicone spatula
• ice cream scoop

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