CREAMY HEALTHY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI

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This is SO good,meatless,lower fat,but you cannot tell!It is really tasty and filling.

Provided by Lana Bade

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz rigatoni or any pasta in simular shape is best.
1 tsp oil
1 medium zucchini/sliced
8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
2 clove minced garlic
1 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp each:dried basil,oregano,and crushed red pepper
1 c fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
4 oz philadelphia reduced fat cream cheese [neufchatel};half of an 8 ounce box
1 pkg baby spinach leaves[6 ounces]
1/4 c grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese with a touch of philadelphia/divided
or lower fat brand of mozzarella if desired.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 2. Cook pasta {a half box} as directed on box
  • 3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the zucchini,mushrooms,and garlic Cook and STIR until zucchini is crisp-tender.
  • 4. ADD FLOUR.Add seasonings.Cook & stir about 1 minute.
  • 5. Stir in the broth. Cook & stir about 2-3 minutes.[until thickened]
  • 6. Add Neufchatel;cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer.[until melted in]
  • 7. DRAIN PASTA WELL Return to pan.
  • 8. Add zucchini mixture,then spinach,Parmesan,and 1/2 cup mozzarella;mix lightly.
  • 9. spoon into a greased [with cooking spray] 2 quart casserole.
  • 10. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese on top is melted and light brown.
  • 11. Serve with a salad or crusty rolls.
  • 12. VERY LIGHT and yet filling.

Cheyenne Pritchett
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This dish is delicious.


Asmila Mohab
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and spinach.


Lee Lee Yearwood
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


imhashmi01 tiktokar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kalam Ali
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Marjorie Maldonado
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini and spinach. I always have zucchini and spinach in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Fardus Shak
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the zucchini and spinach were hidden so well that they didn't even notice them.


Prince O A
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other flavors in the dish.


artist artist
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have zucchini in my fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


Carder XXX
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I love the creamy sauce in this dish. It's so flavorful and it goes perfectly with the zucchini and spinach.


Ashleigh Johannes
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Rahim Uddin
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jameisha
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy sauce and the zucchini and spinach were hidden so well that they didn't even notice them.


RABBI BLOG
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The sauce was too thin and the vegetables were mushy. I won't be making this again.


Akua Fosuaa
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This dish was amazing! The zucchini and spinach were perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amelia Rowley
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always turned out delicious.


Lakhanpaliya Saab
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This zucchini spinach rigatoni was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.