Florentine Pasta Toss Recipe

Name: Florentine Pasta Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta, uncooked; 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, fresh; 1 cup red bell pepper, diced; ½ cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce, creamy; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional); 1 teaspoon ground pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta, uncooked
1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, fresh
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
½ cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce, creamy
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional)
1 teaspoon ground pepper (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Drain in colander and return to stockpot.
3
Add spinach.
4
Cover and keep warm.
5
Heat oil over medium heat until hot.
6
Add pressed garlic, bell pepper and onion.
7
Cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
8
Transfer vegetables to stockpot.
9
Add alfredo sauce to pasta mixture and mix well.
10
Grate parmesan cheese over pasta and mix well.
11
Spoon onto platter and garnish with additional parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired.
12
Serve immediately.
13
Notes:
14
For a heartier main dish, 2 cups diced cooked chicken can be added to the pasta mixture.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta, uncooked, 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves, fresh, 1 cup red bell pepper, diced, ½ cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Florentine Pasta Toss falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Florentine Pasta Toss

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