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Spinach and Mushroom Rigatoni

Published: Nov 7, 2022 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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mushroom rigatoni in a green bowl

This recipe for mushroom rigatoni is so easy to make and love with all the beautiful flavors in it. It is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

This mushroom rigatoni is a great addition to your repertoire if you are looking for more meat-free dinners. The mushroom, spinach, shallots, garlic and the tomato sauce in it adds so much earthiness and richness to it, that you won't miss the meat at all.

If you have followed me here for some time, you will know by now that we all absolutely LOVE pasta of any form, in this house. Rarely does a week go by without a pasta dish on the dinner menu.

We have a lot of pasta recipes here, so I am confident there is something here for everyone. Our favorites are the Garlic Spinach Spaghetti with Marinara, Linguine with Mushrooms in a Creamy White Wine Sauce, One-Pot Spicy Chicken and Chorizo Rigatoni and the Vegetarian Carbonara with Mushrooms and Asparagus.

mushroom rigatoni in a green bowl

We love this Mushroom Spinach Rigatoni 

  • Hearty meatless dinner
  • Veggies and pasta in one dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner
  • Uses our favorite brand of jarred sauce, which makes this a breeze to cook.

Ingredients

  • Pasta - I used rigatoni here as the larger space in the hollow of the pasta and the ridges will have a lot of room to hold on to the sauce and the veggies. But any pasta will work in this recipe - spaghetti, penne, bucatini, or even smaller pastas like ziti or macaroni.
  • Vegetables - I have used shiitake mushrooms and baby spinach in this recipe. Shiitake and wild mushrooms are the only kind we love in our family, hence that choice. Packaged baby spinach is what I use in most recipes, purely from a convenience point of view especially when I am making it on a weeknight. Shallots and garlic add that extra base layer of flavor that will elevate this pasta dish significantly.
  • Marinara sauce - for weeknight dinners, I almost always reach for our favorite brand of jarred sauce - Rao’s Marinara. The depth of flavors in this sauce is so robust that you won't believe it is from a jar.
  • Seasonings - salt , pepper and red pepper flakes add the flavor seasoning to this mushroom and spinach pasta dish.
garlic and shallots in a pan
mushrooms added to a pan with sautéed onions in it
sauteed shallots and mushrooms in a pan
chopped spinach added to a pan

Method

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water to al dente. Reserve some of the pasta water and drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the garlic and shallots to it. Saute till it all starts to brown.
  • Wipe off the dirt from the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them. Add the mushrooms to the pan and let them soften and start to crisp up just a little bit.
  • Now add the chopped baby spinach to this and mix well. 
  • Once the spinach has wilted, add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (if using)
  • Pour in the marinara sauce and let it come together for a minute or two.
  • Now add the drained pasta to this and mix to incorporate well.
  • If the sauce seems on the drier side, add some of the reserved pasta water and let it warm well.
sautéed mushrooms and spinach
marinara sauce atop the mushroom and spinach mixture in a pan
spinach mushroom in marinara sauce in a pan
mixing pasta into the tomato spinach mixture in a pan
mushroom rigatoni in a pan

Serving Suggestions

Since this pasta dish has the veggies in it already, there is no need for a salad or a vegetable side. You can always top with some freshly grated parmesan right after you portion it into individual bowls.

Tips to make this weeknight dinner friendly for busy families

  • Do not shy away from buying jarred pasta sauce for this recipe. The sauce I recommend is as good or even better than any homemade marinara sauce that will take a super long time to make as well.
  • Boxed and packaged baby spinach is a lifesaver, especially if it is prewashed. You are going to be heating it up anyway, so you can trust the prewash label and just put it in your pan. If you are using it raw in salad, then I may still wash it again.

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mushroom rigatoni in a green bowl

Spinach and Mushroom Rigatoni

Manju
This vegetarian mushroom rigatoni with spinach, garlic, shallots and marinara sauce is an easy to make, hearty recipe with full wholesome earthy flavors. Top with some freshly grated parmesan and you are good to go!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz rigatoni dried, about 4 cups dried pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3-4 shallots sliced
  • 6 oz shiitake mushrooms about 1 cup
  • 5 oz baby spinach chopped
  • 32 oz marinara sauce 1 large jar of Rao's marinara
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Don't forget to check out Step-by-step instructions with photos in the body of the post above

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water to al dente. Reserve some of the pasta water and drain.
    16 oz rigatoni
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the garlic and shallots to it. Saute till it all starts to brown.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 3-4 shallots
  • Wipe off the dirt from the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and slice them. Add the mushrooms to the pan and let them soften and start to crisp up just a little bit.
    6 oz shiitake mushrooms
  • Now add the chopped baby spinach to this and mix well.
    5 oz baby spinach
  • Once the spinach has wilted, add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (if using)
    salt, black pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Pour in the marinara sauce and let it come together for a minute or two.
    32 oz marinara sauce
  • Now add the drained pasta to this and mix to incorporate well.
  • If the sauce seems on the drier side, add some of the reserved pasta water and let it warm well.

Notes

  • Do not shy away from buying jarred pasta sauce for this recipe. The sauce I recommend is as good or even better than any homemade marinara sauce that will take a super long time to make as well.
  • Boxed and packaged baby spinach is a lifesaver, especially if it is prewashed. You are going to be heating it up anyway, so you can trust the prewash label and just put it in your pan. If you are using it raw in salad, then I may still wash it again.
  • When using mushrooms, never wash them. Always use a damp kitchen towel to wipe off the dirt. When you wash mushrooms, they tend to absorb the water and then wont crisp up when you sauté them.
Keyword spinach and mushroom pasta, spinach and mushroom rigatoni

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