RIGATONI FLORENTINE (AKA SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP PASTA)

Rigatoni Florentine (Aka Spinach and Cheese Dip Pasta) image

Provided by Nurse Amanda

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and drained
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces sour cream
1 cup monterey jack cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, divided
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste
16 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked
1 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until just soft.
Sprinkle flour over mixture in pan and stir well.
Pour milk and water into the pan and mix until there are no more lumps.
Add bouillion cube, spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Stir well until the cheese is melted.
Add pasta to sauce and mix well.
Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Top with bread crumbs and the remaining parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until the crust is just golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 136.3, Sodium 791.5, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 32.5