Description
Spinach Artichoke Pasta is a creamy, vibrant dish bursting with flavors of fresh spinach and artichokes. Perfect for any gathering, it’s both delicious and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (or cashew cream for dairy-free)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and artichokes; cook until spinach is wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in roasted red peppers or sautéed mushrooms.
- To make it vegan-friendly, substitute heavy cream with cashew cream or any dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg