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3-Cheese Spinach Rigatoni

Enjoy this recipe from Homestyle in a Hurry.

Submitted by: Audrey Lett from Newark, DE

16-oz. pkg. rigatoni pasta, uncooked
3 T. olive oil, divided
10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 c. ricotta cheese
5 T. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
Optional: 1/2 t. nutmeg
1-1/2 c. shredded fontina cheese, divided
Garnish: additional grated Parmesan cheese


Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain; toss with one tablespoon oil and place in a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Combine spinach, ricotta and 3 tablespoons Parmesan in a food processor and purée. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg, if desired. Stir in half of fontina; combine spinach mixture with rigatoni. Top with remaining fontina and Parmesan; drizzle with remaining oil. Cover and bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden and heated through. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese for sprinkling. Serves 4.

Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain; toss with one tablespoon oil and place in a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Combine spinach, ricotta and 3 tablespoons Parmesan in a food processor and purée. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg, if desired. Stir in half of fontina; combine spinach mixture with rigatoni. Top with remaining fontina and Parmesan; drizzle with remaining oil. Cover and bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden and heated through. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese for sprinkling. Serves 4.

 
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