CREAMY CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI

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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.

MJS Turbo Services Gauteng
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Overall, this dish was really good. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Haroon Bangash
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This dish was a bit bland for me. I think it could have used more garlic and herbs.


Obaidul Kareem1992
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I loved the combination of zucchini, spinach, and rigatoni. It was a healthy and delicious meal that I'll definitely be making again.


stauroula alexandri
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think it would have been better with a lighter sauce.


Juwel Abul
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I'm not usually a fan of creamy sauces, but this one was really good. It was light and fluffy, and it didn't overpower the other flavors in the dish.


Ramirez Martinez
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This dish was delicious! The flavors were so rich and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Terrel Heard
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler dishes in the future.


Confused Boys
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this dish was surprisingly good. The creamy sauce and the cheese melted together perfectly.


LalSain sarkar
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Bonny Gaboikanngwe
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I loved the creamy sauce, but the zucchini and spinach were a bit too mushy for my taste.


Hasan Fahim
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This dish was a bit bland for me. I think it could have used more seasoning.


dew tare
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The creamy sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste, but overall this dish was still very good.


Steve Hennessy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out amazing! I loved the combination of zucchini, spinach, and rigatoni.


Roni Rahman
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this dish changed my mind. The creamy sauce and the cheese melted together perfectly, and the zucchini added a nice crunch.


Ruqiyo Xasan madar
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender zucchini and spinach. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Pamela “dawkinsgirl” Dale
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OMG! This creamy zucchini spinach rigatoni is to die for! The flavors are so rich and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again and again.