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Rigatoni with Spinach and Fresh Mozzarella

A simple way to spice up your spaghetti (or rigatoni). You will love this fresh and delicious pasta!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Dishes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta cooked to al dente
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella
  • 1 pound spinach chopped
  • 1 medium sized yellow onion diced
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan
  • fresh basil to garnish

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in 2 Tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped spinach and continue to sauté.
  3. Add 3/4ths of the fresh mozzarella cut into 1/2 inch chunks, a jar of your favorite marinara sauce, and the cooked rigatoni.
  4. Transfer mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  5. Top with the remaining mozzarella and the fresh parmesan.
  6. Bake at 350 °F for 25 minutes
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes then garnish with fresh basil.