Delightful Chicken, Sundried Tomato & Spinach Rigatoni
This dish is like a warm hug on a plate, with its creamy texture and burst of flavors. It’s one of those meals that just hits the spot every single time. And the best part? It’s so versatile! You can play around with spices and herbs to suit your taste buds perfectly. In this version, we’re going all-in on garlic 🧄 because, let’s be honest, you can never have too much garlic.
Serving Size: 805 calories | 62g protein
Ingredients (serves two):
- 3 chicken sausages
- 160g rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 bag of fresh spinach
- Garlic granules
- Dried basil
- 100g diced sundried tomatoes
- Garlic puree
- 100g Philadelphia light cream cheese
- 40g Parmesan cheese
Cooking Instructions:
- Get Sizzling: Start by tossing your chicken sausages into a pan and breaking them apart as they sizzle away. Meanwhile, get a pot of water boiling for your pasta.
- Spice it Up: As the sausages start to brown, sprinkle in some dried basil, salt, pepper, and of course, lots of garlic granules. Let those flavors mingle and dance in the pan.
- Wilt Away: Once your sausages are nicely browned and seasoned, toss in a handful of fresh spinach and let it wilt down to a delightful green heap of goodness.
- Sunshine in a Jar: Time to add a burst of sunshine with those sundried tomatoes! Throw them into the pan along with a dollop of garlic puree and some creamy Philadelphia light cream cheese.
- Marriage of Flavors: Let everything cozy up together in the pan until the cheese is all melty and the flavors are fully married. It’s a beautiful union of savory, creamy, and garlicky goodness.
- Pasta Perfect: While your sauce is simmering away, your pasta should be cooked to al dente perfection. Don’t forget to reserve some of that starchy pasta water before you drain it!
- Combine and Conquer: Add your cooked rigatoni to the pan with the sauce, tossing it gently to coat each pasta tube in creamy deliciousness. If it’s looking a bit dry, a splash of that reserved pasta water will do the trick.
- Cheesy Finale: Finish off with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese over the top. Let it melt and mingle with the sauce, creating a luscious cheesy blanket over your rigatoni.
- Plate and Enjoy: Divide your Chicken, Sundried Tomato & Spinach Rigatoni between two bowls, and dig in! It’s a dish that’s sure to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings.
- Bon Appétit: Sit back, relax, and savor every bite of this indulgent, comforting meal. It’s a culinary journey worth savoring with each forkful.
