Description
Spinach artichoke pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that perfectly combines rich flavors and vibrant textures for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then gently fold in drained artichoke hearts.
- Lower heat and gradually mix in cream cheese until melted. Add Parmesan cheese slowly while stirring continuously.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy mixture, mixing well to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot, topped with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra crunch.
- Experiment with different cheeses such as mozzarella or feta for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg