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
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.
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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.
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Serve immediately.
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Notes:
14
For a heartier main dish, 2 cups diced cooked chicken can be added to the pasta mixture.

387

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Florentine Pasta Toss

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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