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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Recipe by

Lana Bade

@Sunflowercooks

Goshen, NJ

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

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yield serving(s)

prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For creamy healthy zucchini & spinach rigatoni

8 oz

rigatoni or any pasta in simular shape is best.
1 tsp

oil
1 md

zucchini/sliced
8 oz

sliced fresh mushrooms
2 clove

minced garlic
1 Tbsp

flour
1/4 tsp

each:dried basil,oregano,and crushed red pepper
1 c

fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
4 oz

philadelphia reduced fat cream cheese [neufchatel};half of an 8 ounce box
1 pkg

baby spinach leaves[6 ounces]
1/4 c

grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c

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

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2
Cook pasta {a half box} as directed on box
3
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the zucchini,mushrooms,and garlic Cook and STIR until zucchini is crisp-tender.
4
ADD FLOUR.Add seasonings.Cook & stir about 1 minute.
5
Stir in the broth. Cook & stir about 2-3 minutes.[until thickened]
6
Add Neufchatel;cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer.[until melted in]
7
DRAIN PASTA WELL Return to pan.
8
Add zucchini mixture,then spinach,Parmesan,and 1/2 cup mozzarella;mix lightly.
9
spoon into a greased [with cooking spray] 2 quart casserole.
10
Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese on top is melted and light brown.
11
Serve with a salad or crusty rolls.
12
VERY LIGHT and yet filling.
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creamy healthy zucchini & spinach rigatoni

Ingredients For creamy healthy zucchini & spinach rigatoni

How To Make creamy healthy zucchini & spinach rigatoni

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