Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish featuring rigatoni, spinach, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rigatoni
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine the cooked rigatoni with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and black pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spinach Parmesan Rigatoni, Pasta, Vegetarian Recipe