Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Rigatoni Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 1 1/3-cups servings

Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Rigatoni Recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces rigatoni pasta

uncooked

1 teaspoon oil

1 zucchini

sliced

½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon flour

¼ teaspoon dried basil leaves

¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

½ (8 ounce) container PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese

cubed

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

1 ½ cups KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 ½ cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA

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Tips

Directions

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package omitting salt.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Rigatoni Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 418.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.1g 52%

Carbohydrates: 34.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 19.5g 30%

Saturated Fat: 12g 60%

Cholesterol: 58.3mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 2735.5IU 55%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.3mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 15.6mg 26%

Folate: 137.2mcg 34%

Calcium: 45.7mg 5%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 47.2mg 17%

Potassium: 418.5mg 12%

Sodium: 756.4mg 30%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 175.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.