Fresh pasta is something that I think almost everyone loves. It is just so much better than dried pasta, you can’t really compare the two. Unfortunately, fresh pasta can be lots of work, and time consuming. I have a pasta maker, so rolling out the dough isn’t very hard. But who has time for that on a regular basis? Between work, school, sports, and everything else I am all for quick and easy short cuts.

Monterey Gourmet Foods has a line of International inspired pastas, that I am loving. All of their pastas are all natural, and follow their strict genuinely natural principles. Here I used the Chicken and Cheese Rigatoni and topped it with a roasted garlic cream sauce. The rigatoni is filled with a blend of three different cheeses, parlsey, and chicken. My husband loves this roasted garlic sauce, and is always looking for things for me to put it on. Initially I was going to use our favorite marinara sauce, but he over ruled me. It really does up the anti, and make for a more up scale feeling week night dinner.

Because we can’t get enough carbs in our house I made garlic cheese bread to go with this. To be responsible, I also served a salad made with a homemade lemen garlic vinaigrette dressing. I wish I could say we had leftovers, but the whole family loved this and it disappeared quickly! I can’t wait to try some of the other International pasta; the Chicken Mandu dumplings look like they will be another winner.

Yield: 4

Rigatoni with Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Print

Chicken and Cheese filled Rigatoni topped with a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 package Chicken & Cheese Rigatoni

Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

• 2 tsp butter
• 8 cloves roasted garlic, , minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, and saute for a minute. Whisk in heavy cream. Heat for a few minutes until warm. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes or until it starts to thicken.
3. Serve pasta with sauce. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 384Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 105mgSodium 362mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 12g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.