Get ready to lick your plate clean. This is one dish that you will appreciate to the very last bite. For a lighter version substitute 1 1/4 cups chicken broth for milk. You can also substitute spinach or kale with whatever other vegetable you like. Quick and easy to prepare this baked rigatoni is a real winner in every way.
For 8 people
Prepare pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; sauté onion 5 minutes or until just brown. Add garlic, and cook about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add greens; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until greens are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle greens with flour. Cook uncovered, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring well. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cooked pasta, mozzarella, and next 5 ingredients. Place into prepared dish, and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Bake: 15 minutes