Creamy Rigatoni Florentine

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This rigatoni fiorentini (rigatoni Florentine) features a rich and creamy basil-infused tomato sauce made with pan-roasted garlic for a heady savor. Tender cubes of sautéed chicken and fresh spinach go for a quick simmer along with the cooked rigatoni. Toss this marvelous meal with mozzarella cheese and serve.

close up view of Creamy Rigatoni Florentine topped with cheese in a pan
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8

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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. 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.

  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, then add spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.

  6. Add cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese to the chicken and sauce; stir until melted. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

592 Calories
25g Fat
59g Carbs
35g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 592
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 578mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 35g 69%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 273mg 21%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 855mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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