CREAMY CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI

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Creamy Creamy Zucchini & Spinach Rigatoni image

This is just a great dish to make with any left over zucchini's or other veggies. I make this at least once every 2 weeks with a different twist every time.

Provided by Vanessa "Nikita" Milare

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1 tsp oil
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1/2 lb mushrooms, fresh & sliced
2 garlic cloves, mined
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp each... basil leaves, oregano leaves, & crushed red peppers
1 c chicken broth, low-fat
4 oz philly neufchatel cheese, cubed
1 pkg baby spinach
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
1-1 1/2 c mozzarella cheese shredded & divided

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oven to 375F. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan as dircted on the package, omitting the salt.
  • 2. In the mean time, heat the oil in large fryong pan on medium heat. Add in the zucchini,mushrooms & garlic. Cook & stir for about 3 to 4 mins or until zucchini is crisp & tender.
  • 3. Then add in the flour & seasonings. Cook & stir again for about 1 to 2 mins. Stir in the broth, cook for another 2 to 3 mins or until thickened. Add in the Neufchatel cheese, cook & stir for about 2 to 3 mins or until the cheese has melted.
  • 4. Drain the pasta, return to the pan & add in the zucchini mixture. Then add in the spinach,parmesan & 1/2 cup mozzarella. Mix lightly & spoon into 2 qt. casserole dish. Spray with cooking spray. Then top with remaining mozzarella.
  • 5. Bake for about 10 mins or until mozzarella is melted.

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