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Cheesy Chicken Rigatoni

This extra cheesy pasta is an Italian dream come true in your very own kitchen. If you're a sucker for creamy and spicy pasta, look no further. This is such a crowd-pleaser and you can whip it up in less than in hour!

Prep:

5

minutes

Cook:

25

minutes

TOtal:

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box of Rigatoni pasta
  • 1 lb chicken, chopped in cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning + some
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1 can anchovies
  • 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tube sundried tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated + some

       * Optional toppings: parsley, basil, burrata

Instructions

  1. On the stove, cook chicken in a large pot on medium-high heat until fully cooked through. Use Italian seasoning, paprika and salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In the same pot, heat olive oil and caramelize shallots for 10 minutes with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  3. Add anchovies and sauté until dissolved. Stir in with shallots. Add lemon juice and zest.
  4. Add tomato paste. Cook 2 minutes until it's a deep red color.
  5. Add heavy whipping cream. Stir occasionally for 2 minutes until well combined. Add spinach and allow to wilt. Add parmesan cheese.
  6. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to box directions. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta water.
  7. Toss pasta with sauce and add 1/2 cup water (or more as needed).
  8. Divide pasta into bowls and top with fresh herbs and more cheese!