creamy healthy zucchini & spinach rigatoni

Name: Creamy Healthy Zucchini & Spinach Rigatoni
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) rigatoni or any pasta in simular shape is best.; 1 teaspoon(s) oil; 1 medium zucchini/sliced; 8 ounce(s) sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 clove(s) minced garlic; 1 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each:dried basil,oregano,and crushed red pepper; 1 cup(s) fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth; 4 ounce(s) philadelphia reduced fat cream cheese [neufchatel};half of an 8 ounce box; 1 package(s) baby spinach leaves[6 ounces]; 1/4 cup(s) grated fresh parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese with a touch of philadelphia/divided; - or lower fat brand of mozzarella if desired.

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26 Pinches

Lana Bade

Goshen, NJ

Updated on Mar 5, 2012

This is SO good,meatless,lower fat,but you cannot tell!It is really tasty and filling.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

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yield about six

Ingredients

8 ounces rigatoni or any pasta in simular shape is best.
1 teaspoon oil
1 medium zucchini/sliced
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon each:dried basil,oregano,and crushed red pepper
1 cup fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
4 ounces philadelphia reduced fat cream cheese [neufchatel};half of an 8 ounce box
1 package baby spinach leaves[6 ounces]
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese with a touch of philadelphia/divided
- or lower fat brand of mozzarella if desired.

How To Make creamy healthy zucchini & spinach rigatoni

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Step 2

Cook pasta {a half box} as directed on box
Step 3

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the zucchini,mushrooms,and garlic Cook and STIR until zucchini is crisp-tender.
Step 4

ADD FLOUR.Add seasonings.Cook & stir about 1 minute.
Step 5

Stir in the broth. Cook & stir about 2-3 minutes.[until thickened]
Step 6

Add Neufchatel;cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer.[until melted in]
Step 7

DRAIN PASTA WELL Return to pan.
Step 8

Add zucchini mixture,then spinach,Parmesan,and 1/2 cup mozzarella;mix lightly.
Step 9

spoon into a greased [with cooking spray] 2 quart casserole.
Step 10

Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese on top is melted and light brown.
Step 11

Serve with a salad or crusty rolls.
Step 12

VERY LIGHT and yet filling.
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