Creamy Zucchini and Spinach Rigatoni

Creamy -check; Pasta -check; vegetables -check. This recipe has everything it needs to be a new family favorite.

Step: 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step: 2

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add flour and seasonings; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted.

Step: 4

Drain pasta; return to pan. Add zucchini mixture, spinach, Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella; mix lightly. Spoon into 2 quart casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.

Step: 5

Bake 10 min. or until mozzarella is melted.

Per Serving: 419 calories; protein 26.1g; carbohydrates 34.9g; fat 19.5g; cholesterol 58.3mg; sodium 756.4mg.

Depriving yourself can lead to overeating , late-night snacking, and mindless eating and it’s for this reason that Riner encourages people to indulge in “fun” foods every once in a while.

Avoidance on late-night snacking and cravings , it is much necessary to include some easy foods (or what one may perceive as unnecessary ). It means , if we always order the healthiest thing on the menu but come home and graze on chips, necessary we really will the junk food and should have just enjoyed it in the first place."

Because it comes to eat on evening , overeating or eating too much of the wrong item of food will make lead to bad habit on sleeping. On the flip side, a daylight food that is less than satiating can leave you want more and resulting in reaching for an unhealthy late-night side dish even closer to bedtime .