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Creamy rose rigatoni pasta with spinach
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Creamy Rosé Rigatoni with Spinach

Creamy rigatoni that can be made in no time!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword garlic, pasta, rigatoni, spinach, tomato
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 250 g rigatoni uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2-3 handfuls raw spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • According to the directions on the rigatoni package, boil the pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before straining.
  • Heat olive oil over medium in a large pot or skillet. Add garlic to the pot and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until it starts to become fragrant.
  • Add tomato paste, cream and starchy pasta water to pot and stir until it begins to thicken.
  • Add parmesan cheese and continue to stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy and thick.
  • Add spinach and cook in the sauce until wilted. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Add cooked rigatoni to pot and gently toss in the sauce.
  • Serve immediately and top with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.