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Passengers: Rigatoni alla Diabla and Sauteed Spinach Recipe

Passengers: Rigatoni alla Diabla with Sautéed Spinach

Passengers: Rigatoni Alla Diabla with Sautéed Spinach inspired by the 2017 Oscar nominated movie, Passengers, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta
  • 1 can crushed San Marzano tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 cup water or stock
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated parmesan cheese as needed

Spinach

  • 1 pound spinach washed and dried
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions
 

Pasta

  • Add the can of crushed tomatoes in a saucepan along with the water, wine, garlic, and chili flakes. Bring to a boil and then down to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for 30-40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt the water and add the dried pasta. Cook for 8 minutes until al dente.
  • Reserve 1 cup o1 the pasta water. Toss the pasta in the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes. If it seems dry, add a ladle of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste.

Spinach

  • Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic, cook for one minute. Add the spinach and toss it in the oil and garlic. Cover and let it cook for 2 minutes. Uncover and stir. Add the butter and stir to combine. Serve hot.