RIGATONI FLORENTINE

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A pasta recipe with roasted garlic in a tangy, pink sauce.

Provided by Mary

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless chicken, cubed
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pint heavy cream
26 ounces spaghetti sauce
10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add garlic to skillet; saute until golden. Add cream and spaghetti sauce to skillet; cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Add cooked chicken and spinach and cook until spinach reduces. Then add rigatoni; toss with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 170.4 mg, Fat 45 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 588.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g