CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI

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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

8 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked (1/2 of 16-oz. pkg.)
1 teaspoon oil
1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.)
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA, divided

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.

Irma Rivera
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit creamier, but overall the dish was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Qurban Baloch
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I loved the creamy sauce and the zucchini and spinach added a nice touch of freshness.


David Kanu
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This was a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. The zucchini and spinach were cooked perfectly and the creamy sauce was very flavorful.


Emaara Jayamanthri
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The sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste, but overall the dish was still very good.


Pika Gaming YT
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Adnansami22 Khan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The creamy sauce was so flavorful and the zucchini and spinach added a nice touch of freshness. I'll definitely be making this again.


TRG GAMER
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The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Shahid Rasool Sonnu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I loved the creamy sauce and the zucchini and spinach added a nice touch of freshness.


Jacob Davis
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit creamier, but overall the dish was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rojan Pote
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This was a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. The zucchini and spinach were cooked perfectly and the creamy sauce was very flavorful.


Pak JOLLY Gaming
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The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Bawar Jan Official
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I thought the dish was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


FM. Ridoy
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The creamy sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste, but overall the dish was still very good.


Zara Noman
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This was one of the easiest pasta dishes I've ever made. It's definitely going to become a regular in my kitchen.


NsambaHasan
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! I especially loved the combination of the zucchini and spinach.


Bonolo Mati
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This recipe was an absolute hit! The zucchini and spinach added a nice touch of freshness and the creamy sauce was the perfect complement to the rigatoni.


April Boughton
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I cooked this for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Islem Khaldi
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My first time cooking rigatoni and it turned out so creamy and delicious.