30 Minute Creamy Rigatoni and Broccoli. This is a simple dish to prepare. You only need 4 ingredients: marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, broccoli, and rigatoni.
Cook the rigatoni, steam the broccoli, and add in some marinara sauce and ricotta cheese. Heat until everything is cheesy and hot.
Doesn’t get much easier than this recipe. This dish is great for a busy weeknight dinner and it is kid friendly as well.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make 30 Minute Creamy Rigatoni
Preparing the Rigatoni:
- Cook the rigatoni according the the package instructions. Pour the rigatoni into a colander to drain the water and then return the rigatoni to the pot.
Preparing the Broccoli:
- While the pasta is cooking add the broccoli florets to a pot and cover half-way up with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes, remove the broccoli from the water.
Bringing it All Together:
- To the pot containing the rigatoni, add the broccoli, marinara sauce, and ricotta cheese.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes while mixing occasionally to ensure the marinara sauce and ricotta cheese incorporate fully.
How to Serve 30 Minute Creamy Rigatoni
- To serve this 30 minute creamy rigatoni pasta place in a large serving bowl and add more marinara sauce if desired.
Invent Your Recipe:
Add as much or as little marinara and ricotta cheese to get the consistency you like. I used more ricotta than marinara sauce for a lighter cheesy version.
Broccoli is a great choice for this recipe, but it is not the only good choice. Try some brussel sprouts or peas, or maybe some spinach or broccoli rabe.
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The Recipe
Creamy Rigatoni and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 lb. uncooked Rigatoni
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz. marinara sauce
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
Instructions
Preparing the Rigatoni:
- Cook the rigatoni according the the package instructions. Pour the rigatoni into a colander to drain the water and then return the rigatoni to the pot.
Preparing the Broccoli:
- While the pasta is cooking add the broccoli florets to a pot and cover half-way up with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes, remove the broccoli from the water.
Bringing it All Together:
- To the pot containing the rigatoni, add the broccoli, marinara sauce, and ricotta cheese. Cook on medium-low heat for 10 minutes while mixing occasionally to ensure the marinara sauce and ricotta cheese incorporate fully.
To Serve:
- Place pasta in a large serving bowl and add more marinara sauce if desired.
Invent Your Recipe
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