Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Rigatoni

Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Rigatoni
Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Rigatoni might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. One serving contains 452 calories, 26g of protein, and 23g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. If you have baby spinach leaves, flour, oregano leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
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Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
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Add flour and seasonings; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened.
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Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
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Drain pasta; return to pan.
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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.
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Bake 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score30
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