Smashed White Bean,and Avacado Club

Multigrain bread
1 large avacado
alfalfa sprouts
1 cucumber
1 onion
1 can white beans, your choice, or prepared hummus
1 Tbs olive oil
salt & pepper

Smash white beans with back of a fork and add olive oil, salt and pepper (or if using hummus, use as spread). Spread on both sides of bread. Cut avacado, onion, and cucumber and layer on sandwhich. Top with sprouts.

Rigatoni with Grilled Peppers and Onions (Onjali Pettingill)

2 medium red onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
2 large red bell peppers, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and pepper
12 ounces (4 to 5 cups) rigatoni
1 bunch spinach, stems trimmed, or one 5-ounce package
1 cup (about 3 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan
3/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
In a large bowl, toss the onions, bell peppers, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, drain the pasta, and return the pasta to the pot. Add the grilled vegetables, spinach, the reserved pasta water, and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan to the pasta and toss to combine. Top with the basil and the remaining Parmesan before serving.