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How to Make Creamy Rigatoni Florentine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rigatoni Florentine is a classic Italian pasta dish that is rich, creamy, and comforting. This recipe takes the traditional rigatoni pasta and elevates it with the addition of spinach and a creamy sauce. The result is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a dinner party with friends and family.

The key to this dish is the creamy sauce, which is made from a combination of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. The creaminess of the sauce pairs perfectly...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken, cubed
  • ¼ cup sliced fresh mushrooms, or more to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 pint half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste (Optional)
  • 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • 8 leaves fresh basil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir spaghetti sauce, half-and-half, and Italian seasoning into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Return cooked chicken to the skillet, then add spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese to the chicken and sauce; stir until melted. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

    • Nutrition

    592 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 578mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 273mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 855mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Italian recipes
    Creamy recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Florentine recipes