Description
Indulge in this creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta, a comforting blend of vibrant spinach and tangy artichokes enveloped in a rich sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Stir in chopped artichokes and cream cheese; mix until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top, stirring until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese for a lighter option.
- For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg