CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI
Creamy - check; Pasta - check; vegetables - check. This recipe has everything it needs to be a new family favorite.
Provided by Kraft Natural Cheese
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6 1-1/3-cup servings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 375ºF.
- COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
- MEANWHILE, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minute or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add flour and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute Stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 minute or until thickened. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 minute or until melted.
- DRAIN pasta; return to pan. Add zucchini mixture, spinach, Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
- BAKE 10 minute or until mozzarella is melted.
- Preparing Perfect Pasta: Follow the package directions to ensure that enough water is used for cooking the pasta. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente (tender but still a little firm to the bite), stirring frequently. To prevent pasta from sticking, add it slowly to plenty of boiling water and stir frequently while cooking. Adding oil to the cooking water is not recommended because some sauces may not cling to pasta coated with oil.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with fresh fruit and a side salad to round out the meal.
- Nutrition Information Per Serving: 330 calories, 13g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 3g sugars, 18g protein, 45%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 35%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.
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Azhar Ahmad
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini and spinach added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdur Rashid
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery.
Kian Arefi
[email protected]This is my new go-to pasta recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Howard Myrick
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The creamy sauce was the perfect consistency and the spinach and zucchini added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
ADIYISEM TV
[email protected]Not a fan of the sauce.
Sandip nepali
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover zucchini and spinach. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Derrick Ortega
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing! The creamy sauce was the perfect complement to the slightly bitter spinach and the zucchini added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Huzaifa Awan
[email protected]Meh.
Nevada Byrd
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I used whole wheat rigatoni and added a bit of red pepper flakes for a little spice. My kids loved it!
Matiullah Matiullah
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the zucchini and spinach added a nice pop of color and nutrition. I will definitely be making this again.