Name: Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni with Ricotta & Spinach Filling
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 Box Barilla® Mezzi Rigatoni; 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided; 2 Ounces fresh spinach; 3 Ounces Ricotta Cheese; 2 Tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Divided; 1 PACKAGE small Paper Liner

Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni with Ricotta & Spinach Filling

40 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Winter Recipes Fall Recipes Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil No Meat Classic Blue Box Short

Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Mezzi Rigatoni pasta.

Ingredients

4 servings

1/2Box Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni

1Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided

2Ounces fresh spinach

3Ounces Ricotta Cheese

2Tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Divided

1PACKAGE small Paper Liner

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

BRING a large pot of water to a full boil.

Step 2

Add salt to taste.

Step 3

ADD pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 4

Drain well and place pasta on a large sheet pan.

Step 5

DRIZZLE with a little olive oil to taste and let cool.

Step 6

Ricotta and Spinach Filling: SAUTÉ spinach in 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat.

Step 7

Cool, drain and chop fine.

Step 8

GRATE 2 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese.

Step 9

ADD spinach to the ricotta cheese and mix until blended.

Step 10

ADD Parmigiano cheese and mix well.

Step 11

FILL each Mezzi Rigatoni with filling using a pastry bag.

Step 12

PLACE each Rigatoni in a miniature paper liner.

Step 13

GARNISH with Parmigiano cheese shavings.

Mezzi Rigatoni

Mezzi Rigatoni combines the heartiness of traditional Rigatoni – a cut that is most commonly used in Southern and Central Italy – with a smaller size, which makes for a charming variation of an old favorite. It’s sure to delight your family and friends. Barilla^® Mezzi Rigatoni is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Mezzi Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Mezzi Rigatoni

Shape

Mezzi Rigatoni

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

View product