Best Spinach Rigatoni Recipes

CREAMY SPINACH & RIGATONI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cook rigatoni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings; wipe skillet clean., In same pan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese blend until melted., Stir in artichokes, spinach and pancetta. Drain rigatoni; add to cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage and use a fork to crumble the sausage into the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high, and fully cook the sausage, adding some of the pasta water to deglaze the pan.
• Cook the rigatoni until just shy of al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water.
• Add the pasta to the pan with the sausage, reserving the cooking liquid, and add the parsley. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook, tossing, until the spinach has wilted. Add some of the reserved cooking liquid, if needed. Remove from the heat. Crumble the goat cheese with a fork and add it along with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add a bit more of the cooking liquid if needed and serve.

SAUSAGE, SPINACH, TOMATO RIGATONI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To a large dutch oven on medium heat, add the olive oil and heat it until it shimmers.
• Add the hot Italian sausage, cook until the the first side browns deeply, flip and cook on the other side until the sausage is fully cooked, 15 minutes. Remove the sausages from the pan and slice when they cool down.
• To the leftover pan drippings, add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley. Cook until the onions are caramelized and soft. About 10 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
• Add in the diced tomatoes and the sausage slices into the pan, stir, and let the sauce come to a simmer.
• Add in half the grated parmesan, spinach, the cooked pasta, and stir to combine.
• Spoon in fresh dollaps of the ricotta cheese, garnish with fresh basil, more grated parmesan, and serve!
• Enjoy!

CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND SPINACH RIGATONI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• 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 min. or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add flour and seasonings; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
• Drain pasta; return to pan. Add zucchini mixture, spinach, Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix lightly. Spoon into 2 quart casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
• Bake 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

BAKED RICOTTA AND SPINACH RIGATONI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook rigatoni for 5 minutes in a pot of boiling, salted water. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
• To make the bechamel sauce:
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add the shallots and garlic. Sweat the shallots and garlic for a few minutes until softened and but not colored. Add the flour and stir until a smooth paste forms. Gradually whisk in the wine and then the milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, to taste. Let cool slightly.
• Transfer cooled bechamel to a large mixing bowl and add the spinach, ricotta, and eggs. Mix in rigatoni and transfer to a greased 9 by13-inch baking dish. Top with grated mozzarella. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned on top, the center is no longer runny, and the sides are bubbly.

BAKED RIGATONI WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND FONTINA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rigatoni until almost done, about 12 minutes.
• Drain.
• Put the pasta in the prepared baking dish and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Meanwhile, squeeze as much of the water as possible from the spinach.
• Put the spinach in a food processor and puree with the ricotta, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, the nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in half the fontina.
• Stir the spinach mixture into the pasta.
• Top with the remaining fontina and Parmesan.
• Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the top.
• Bake the pasta until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
• VARIATION:.
• You can substitute another chunky pasta, such as penne rigate, penne, ziti, or fusilli. Boil all of these one or two minutes less.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook 3 to 4 min. or until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add flour and seasonings; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth; cook 2 to 3 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
• Drain pasta. Add to zucchini mixture along with the spinach, Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
• Bake 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

RIGATONI FLORENTINE (AKA SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP PASTA)

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.

CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI

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.

CREAMY SPINACH AND CHICKEN RIGATONI

Steps:

• Place the flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the milk.
• Bring to a boil and whisk in the chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken and cook until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the spinach, stirring to coat.
• Stir in the milk mixture, cheddar, and parmesan and cook until the cheddar has melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, cook the rigatoni in boiling water until just tender.
• Drain well.
• Transfer chicken mixture to a large bowl, add the rigatoni, and toss to combine.
• Spoon the pasta mixture onto plates and serve.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH RIGATONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to pkg directions and drain.
• Place spinach on paper towel and squeeze until barely moist.
• Add oil to a large non stick skillet and place over medium heat until hot.
• Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
• Add chicken and cook until it loses its pink colour, stirring constantly.
• Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
• Simmer 5 minutes, uncovered stirring occasionally.
• Combine pasta, spinach, chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese in a bowl; stir well.
• Spoon into 13 X 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese over the top.
• Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
• Makes 8 servings.

RIGATONI WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Fill up a a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
• In large saute pan, on low heat (large enough to hold cooked pasta) add olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add spinach, chicken bouillon cube, salt and freshly ground pepper and butter. Saute for about 2 minutes. Remover from heat.
• Cook pasta according to package. While pasta is cooking, add the starchy pasta cooking water to spinach and garlic. Stir to combine.
• Drain pasta, toss with sauce.

CREAMY CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI

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.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE RIGATONI

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Prepare rigatoni and spinach according to package directions., Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return to pan. Add artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and creamed spinach; toss to combine, adding some of the reserved pasta water to thin, if desired., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. broiler-safe baking dish; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

RIGATONI WITH BACON, SPINACH AND TWO CHEESES

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a heavy, large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
• Transfer bacon to paper towels and drain.
• Pour off all but 3 Tbsp.
• drippings from the pan.
• Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet and sauté until tender.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Meanwhile, cook rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but firm.
• Drain and immediately return pasta to the same pot.
• Add the cheeses and butter until they melt and coat the pasta.
• Add spinach and brandy and toss over medium heat until the spinach wilts.
• Gently mix in the red bell pepper mixture and the bacon.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with walnuts and chives and serve immediately.

CREAMY HEALTHY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI

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.

BAKED RIGATONI WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND FONTINA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rigatoni until almost done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Put the pasta in the prepared baking dish and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Meanwhile, squeeze as much of the water as possible from the spinach. Put the spinach in a food processor and puree with the ricotta, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in half the fontina. Stir the spinach mixture into the pasta. Top with the remaining fontina and Parmesan. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the top. Bake the pasta until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Variation You can substitute another chunky pasta, such as penne rigate, penne, ziti, or fusilli. Boil all of these one or two minutes less.

RIGATONI WTH SPINACH AND RICOTTA CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. In a sauce pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute (until flour become light brown). Stir in ½ cup milk and cook until it thickens to sauce consistency. Add salt and black pepper. Set aside.
• 2. Cook rigatoni according to package direction. (I prefer it little under cooked) Cook frozen spinach according to package directions.
• 3. In a large sauce pan heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add diced tomato and tomato sauce. Add Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• 4. Add cooked spinach. Add white sauce and ricotta cheese and mix it well.
• 5. Add salt and pepper according to your taste. Set aside 1 cup of sauce. Mix cooked pasta and sauce in a large baking dish.
• 6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover it with aluminum foil (poke couple of hole to allow steam to escape). Bake it in 350-degrees for 15 minutes remove foil and broil until cheese is golden brown (about 4 minutes). Serve hot with garlic bread. Serve remaining sauce as a dipping sauce with garlic bread.

RIGATONI SPINACH TORTE WITH TOMATO COULIS

Steps:

• Oil an 8-inch springform pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Coat with bread crumbs and set aside. Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. In a large frying pan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic. Add spinach and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat. Combine mascarpone, feta cheese, eggs, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add to spinach and mix together. Place a thin layer of pasta into the springform pan. Combine leftover pasta with spinach mixture and fill pan. Cover tightly with a greased piece of aluminum foil. Bake at 400 degree F. for 40-50 minutes. Meanwhile make tomato coulis. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Strain through a sieve and heat until warm. Keep warm until ready to serve. When torte is baked let rest for 10 minutes before unmolding. Garnish torte with basil and serve with warm tomato coulis. Serves 8

SPINACH RIGATONI

Steps:

• Combine Alfredo sauce and milk in medium saucepan. Add spinach, tomatoes and garlic powder; mix well.
• Cook on low heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Pour over hot pasta in large bowl; toss to coat. Gently stir in trail mix.