CREAMY SPINACH & RIGATONI BAKE
Macaroni and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods. My recipe gives it an Italian twist. -Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643 calories, Fat 35g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 1438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND GOAT CHEESE
While this recipe is delicious as is, you can do a couple of things to give it even more flavor. Use a combination of spicy and sweet sausage instead of just sweet and--something I do almost every time I use goat cheese--use a fork to mix into it 1/2 teaspoon each of chopped fresh parsley, chives, and thyme.
Provided by Scott Conant
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Here's what you need: olive oil, hot italian sausage, large yellow onion, garlic, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, tomato paste, diced tomato, grated parmesan cheese, spinach, rigatoni, ricotta cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 14 grams
BAKED RICOTTA AND SPINACH RIGATONI
This is a one pot, one dish meal. If you can get your hands on smoked mozzarella versus the regular stuff, you'll take the flavor to the next level.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND SPINACH RIGATONI
Creamy -check; Pasta -check; vegetables -check. This recipe has everything it needs to be a new family favorite.
Provided by Kraft
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 756.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
BAKED RIGATONI WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND FONTINA
I found this in an old issue of Food and Wine. It sounds quick and good. Here's how the magazine describes it. A quick take on spinach and ricotta cannelloni, this baked pasta is fast because there's nothing to stuff. The filling is simply tossed with cooked rigatoni that's then topped with fontina and baked to a golden brown.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
Get 'em to say Yes! to zucchini and spinach with this creamy spinach-rigatoni pasta dish. Creamy Zucchini & Spinach Rigatoni is great for weeknights.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Thanksgiving Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 19 g
RIGATONI FLORENTINE (AKA SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP PASTA)
I came up with this recipe after looking at some Chicken Florentine recipes and watching Rachael Ray (her most popular recipe for 2009 was a Spinach and Artichoke Pasta). For the frozen spinach, I wrap it in a clean dish towel to squeeze it out.
Provided by Nurse Amanda
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
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
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.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH RIGATONI CASSEROLE
Quick, easy and delicious. The recipe calls for 4 garlic cloves, but I only added 2 and should have added 3-4 cloves. I also added more parmesan because of preference. This is a hit with the kids. My friend Kathy sent me this recipe and now I am indebted to her forever.
Provided by heather in Ont
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 247.6, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 22.1
CREAMY SPINACH AND CHICKEN RIGATONI
I am a nutrition fanatic, but I live in New Orleans and like a lot of flavor. This low-fat italian dish has "all dat" and more. The flour-based "cream" sauce provides richness while remaining heart healthy!
Provided by Lauren Wagner
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
RIGATONI WITH SPINACH
Make and share this Rigatoni With Spinach recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Joanne
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
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
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
I love pasta and so does my family, but they are not so keen on their veggies. This a one-pot meal that gets us all eating our spinach. -Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CREAMY HEALTHY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI
This is SO good,meatless,lower fat,but you cannot tell!It is really tasty and filling.
Provided by Lana Bade
Categories Pasta
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
RIGATONI WITH BACON, SPINACH AND TWO CHEESES
This is one of my family favorites. You will get lots of requests for this one. Feel free to exchange the cheeses with something different.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
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
CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI
Get 'em to say "yes" to zucchini-and spinach-with this ooey-gooey, delectable pasta dish. Just another day in the life of a rock-star mom.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 12
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 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-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
- BAKE 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.
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