Vegetarian Mushroom Rigatoni
Vegetarian Mushroom Rigatoni
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This Vegetarian Mushroom rigatoni is a prefect meal when you want Italian, but you also need quick and easy. Simple pasta recipes are my all time favorites.
You know the ones that take less than 30 minutes to come together, and have your family and friends thinking it took a lot longer.
When you find a recipe where you can pretty much guarantee that everyone will clear their plates you’ll want to make it often.
This low key pasta recipe embraces all there is to love about Italian food in a quick family friendly dinner. Fresh mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes tossed in a light marinara sauce.
I mean what’s not too love about everyone’s favorite food, Pasta? On the table in 30 minutes, serve it with garlic bread and a simple side salad and you have a restaurant quality meal sure to impress the pickiest eaters.
Things to know about this vegetarian mushroom rigatoni recipe
This Mushroom rigatoni pasta recipe uses Marinara sauce, like a lot of Italian recipes. The most requested recipe in the restaurants has always been the marinara sauce.
My real easy Marinara sauce is a staple in my kitchen. When I make it I always make more than I need, I like to freeze it for ready made meals like this one. Having the marinara ready make this mushroom rigatoni recipe a whole lot easier.
This hearty vegetarian mushroom rigatoni is a comforting, flavor-packed pasta dish made with one of the most essential ingredients in Italian cooking—marinara sauce. At the restaurants, our classic marinara was always the most requested recipe, and it continues to be a staple in my kitchen.
The beauty of this dish is in its simplicity. When I make marinara, I always prepare extra to freeze for quick meals like this one. Having it on hand makes dinner as easy as cooking pasta and sautéing mushrooms—perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something satisfying without a lot of fuss.
Earthy mushrooms and rigatoni in a savory sauce that comes together quick and it’s so good. It’s vegetarian, yes, but it’s so hearty and filling that even meat-lovers won’t miss a thing.
Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a family, this recipe is a go-to. If you try it, I’d love to hear what you think—leave a comment or tag me on Instagram. I always look forward to seeing your creations!
Vegetarian Mushroom Rigatoni
Ingredients
- ½ lb rigatoni
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 8 oz chopped spinach
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp each olive oil and butter
- ½ chopped yellow onion
- 3 tbsp chopped garlic
- 4 cups prepared marinara sauce
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp each chopped Italian parsley and basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- In a large saute pan saute the onions and garlic until tender and just beginning to brown
- Add the mushrooms cook until brown
- Add the cherry tomatoes cook 10 minutes
- Salt and pepper now
- Add the prepared marinara sauce
- Add the herbs, pasta and parmesan cheese
- Toss in the drained pasta
- Sprinkle with additional Italian parsley and parmesan cheese
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