CREAMY ZUCCHINI & SPINACH RIGATONI
Get 'em to say Yes! to zucchini and spinach with this creamy spinach-rigatoni pasta dish. Creamy Zucchini & Spinach Rigatoni is great for weeknights.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Thanksgiving Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook 3 to 4 min. or until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add flour and seasonings; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth; cook 2 to 3 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.
- Drain pasta. Add to zucchini mixture along with the spinach, Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 19 g
CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND SPINACH RIGATONI
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes, or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add flour and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted.
- Drain pasta; return to pan. Add zucchini mixture, spinach, Parmesan, and 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix lightly. Spoon into 2-quart casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake 10 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories
BAKED SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-14-by-2-inch oval baking dish, or six individual cast-iron pans, with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and zucchini and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Lightly press most of the water out of the spinach and add it to the pan. Add the rice, basil, parsley, nutmeg, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, the -remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, and the 1/4 cup Parmesan. Pour the mixture over the spinach and zucchini and smooth the top. Sprinkle with some extra Parmesan and the Gruyere. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
CREAMY ZUCCHINI AND SPINACH PASTA BAKE
Enjoy Italian fare at home with our Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Pasta Bake! You'll love the taste of this spinach pasta bake and how easy it is to make.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings, about 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook 3 to 4 min. or until zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add half the spinach; cook 2 to 3 min. or just until wilted. Repeat with remaining spinach. Remove from heat.
- Drain pasta. Add to vegetable mixture in skillet along with the pasta sauce, ricotta, Italian seasoning and 1 cup mozzarella; mix lightly.
- Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until casserole is heated through and mozzarella is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI VEGETABLE BAKE
This is a simple summertime side dish. A great recipe when zucchini is in abundance. You really taste the spinach. Combined with the Parmesan cheese, oh my this is a good recipe. It does make a small batch - perfect for a small family. If you've got a big crew, then double the recipe.
Provided by Robyn Bruce
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Defrost spinach and drain well. (Get out as much water as possible.)
- 2. Wash fresh zucchini and cut into small cubes.
- 3. Place zucchini in a saucepan with water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 4. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- 5. In a large bowl, mix spinach and zucchini with grated Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, oil, lightly beaten eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 6. Pour into a small sprayed casserole dish.
- 7. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes.
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