HelloFresh Pasta Recipe

HelloFresh Pasta Recipe

This HelloFresh-inspired creamy rigatoni with garlicky greens and crème fraîche is a quick and hearty vegetarian pasta dinner. Featuring tender rigatoni coated in a rich crème fraîche sauce, sautéed greens, courgette ribbons, a touch of lemon, and a sprinkle of hard Italian cheese, it’s nutritious, comforting, and easy enough for any night of the week.

Ingredients

• 200g dried rigatoni pasta
• 2 tbsp crème fraîche
• 1 small courgette (zucchini)
• 1 small shallot
• 2 cloves garlic
• 80g rainbow chard or spinach
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp chives, chopped
• 30g hard Italian cheese (or parmesan), grated
• 1 tsp vegetable stock powder
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil

Directions

1. Put a large saucepan of water with 0.5 tsp salt on to boil for the pasta.
2. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the shallot. Peel and grate the garlic. Using a peeler, slice courgette into thin ribbons. Chop chives and zest half the lemon.
3. Add rigatoni to boiling water. Cook 12 minutes or until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium. Add the greens (chard or spinach), season, and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add courgette and garlic, cook 2–3 minutes more. Remove from pan to keep warm.
5. In the same pan, add a splash more oil and the shallot. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened. Add stock powder and ¼ cup water. Simmer until reduced by half (about 3–4 minutes).
6. Stir in crème fraîche, season with pepper, then add chives and most of the grated cheese (reserve a little for serving). Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
7. Toss cooked pasta with sauce and half the sautéed greens. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of zest; adjust seasoning to taste.
8. Serve in bowls, topping with the remaining greens and cheese. Enjoy!