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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish packed with vibrant spinach and tender artichokes, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fusilli or Penne These shapes hold onto the creamy sauce beautifully.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Enhances the pasta's flavor.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Adds richness and depth to the sauce.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Provides luscious creaminess.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For an extra velvety texture.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach Packed with nutrients.
  • 14 oz Canned Artichoke Hearts Drain well.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes A pinch gives just the right kick!
  • to taste Salt and Pepper To taste.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your favorite pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water.
Sautéing the Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt some butter and add minced garlic and chopped onions. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
Adding Spinach and Artichokes
  1. Toss in fresh spinach and canned artichokes, stirring until the spinach wilts down—this usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
Making the Creamy Sauce
  1. Pour in heavy cream, stirring well to combine with the veggies. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
  1. Gently fold the cooked pasta into the creamy spinach artichoke mixture. If it seems too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
Seasoning to Taste
  1. Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until the cheese melts beautifully, creating a luscious coating for your pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh basil or additional Parmesan for that extra touch!

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