Rigatoni with Spinach

Elevate your pasta night with this creamy, flavor-packed Rigatoni with Spinach recipe! Featuring tender rigatoni tossed in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, this dish is brought to life with fresh spinach and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a hit of savory goodness. It's quick and easy to prepare, with just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option. The optional addition of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick for those who love a touch of heat. Perfectly balanced and incredibly satisfying, this vegetarian pasta dish offers a comforting, restaurant-worthy meal that’s sure to impress. Serve it with extra grated Parmesan and a side of crusty bread for the ultimate indulgence! Keywords: Rigatoni with Spinach, creamy spinach pasta, easy pasta recipes, vegetarian dinner ideas, weeknight pasta.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Rigatoni pasta
• 200 grams Fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 units Garlic cloves
• 200 milliliters Heavy cream
• 100 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 liters Water

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

Step 2

Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, then reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and drain the rest.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 4

Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves, then sauté them in the olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, for about 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Step 6

Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the cream, creating a smooth sauce.

Step 8

Season the sauce with black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, if using, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet and toss to coat it in the creamy spinach sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	5002.7 grams (5002.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2016

Total Fat 128.60g	165%
Saturated Fat 65.10g	326%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 300mg	100%
Sodium 4423mg	192%
Total Carbohydrate 135.10g	49%
Dietary Fiber 13.30g	48%
Total Sugars 4.40g
Protein 68.80g	138%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1582mg	122%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 245mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.7%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 27.4%