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Spinach and Artichoke Creamy Penne Pasta

Katerina | Diethood
This veggie-filled Creamy Penne Pasta recipe is not to be missed! Sautéed spinach and artichoke hearts are tossed with penne pasta and smothered in a cheesy, garlicky cream sauce - yum!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 9 ounces fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons butter , divided
  • 14 ounces artichoke hearts rinsed, drained, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk (I use 2%)
  • salt and fresh pepper , to taste
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • grated parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to directions on the box.
  • In a large frying pan, heat olive oil.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in spinach and continue to cook until wilted; about 2 minutes.
  • Place cooked spinach in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Add artichokes and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Place artichokes in the bowl with spinach and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat.
  • Whisk in flour.
  • Whisk in milk, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
  • Add cheese and whisk until completely melted.
  • Slowly add cooked pasta, spinach and artichokes; mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Garnish with grated parmesan and red pepper flakes.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
 

Nutrition

Calories: 501 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Cholesterol: 47 mg | Sodium: 326 mg | Potassium: 200 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 490 IU | Vitamin C: 0.9 mg | Calcium: 297 mg | Iron: 1.2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: artichoke pasta, spinach artichoke pasta, vegetable penne pasta, vegetarian pasta recipes