Skip to main content

Spinach Artichoke Pasta




PREP TIME:  25 MINS
COOK TIME:  20 MINS
TOTAL TIME:  45 MINS


SERVES: 8


Delicious and creamy spinach artichoke pasta that the family will love!

INGREDIENTS
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 bags Baby Spinach
  • 2 cans Artichoke Hearts, Drained And Halved
  • 3 Tablespoons Flour
  • 3 cups Whole Milk
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1½ cups Mozzarella Or Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
  • ½ cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth (less Or More)
  • 12 ounces Penne, Cooked Until Al Dente
  • ½ cup Italian Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Crushed Red Pepper, To Taste


INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a large pot, melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Add the garlic and spinach. Stir in the butter and garlic until wilted. About 1-2 minutes. Remove spinach from heat and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt another 2 Tablespoons butter on high heat and add the halved artichokes until they slightly change in color about 2 minutes. Remove artichokes from the pot and set aside.
  3. Turn heat to low and add 2 Tablespoons of butter. Once it is melted, whisk the flour into the butter. Pour in milk and whisk to combine. Let it cool for about 4 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add parmesan, mozzarella/monterey jack, salt and pepper, and cayenne pepper. Depending on how thick it is, slowly add the chicken broth, up to ½ cup depending on desired thickness.
  4. Add artichokes and pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Fold in spinach, then pour the pasta into a serving bowl.
  5. Sprinkle panko crumbs on top for added crunch and sprinkle crushed red pepper.



Recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Butter Meltaways with Pink Frosting

                              Butter Meltaways with Pink Frosting recipe by Paula Deen                 Makes 8 dozen 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Frosting: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 to 1 drop red food coloring 1. In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Separate dough into 4 equal parts and roll each into a smooth log. Wrap each log in flour-dusted wax paper. Chill dough for at least 6 hours. After six hours, allow dough to sit out for 15 minutes to soften. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking sheets. 3. Slice dough into 1/4-inch slices and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake 10 minutes. Cool cookies on wire racks. 4. In a medi...
Post a Comment
Read more

Baked Paprika-Parmesan Chicken

This easy recipe takes chicken breasts breaded with a Parmesan and paprika coating is baked until golden and crispy. This unique combination of ingredients makes a fantastic dish that all your family will love.. Baked Paprika-Parmesan Chicken makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 teaspoons paprika 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons milk 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup butter, melted Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine flour, parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Dip the chicken in the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture. Place in the baking dish, and pour the melted butter evenly over the chicken. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese has browned, and the...
1 comment
Read more

Rice Balls

Rice Balls Ingredients: 3 Cups Hot Cooked Rice 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 2 Large Eggs Dash Of Course Salt Dash Of Fresh Crushed pepper 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 Cup Dried Bread Crumbs 1/2 Cup Fresh Shredded Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup diced salami [optional] Information: Serving Size 6 198 Calories Per Serving 5 Grams Of Fat Cooking Directions: In a large mixing bowl add garlic powder, rice, mozzarella cheese, eggs, salt and pepper,(salami) mix well.  Let set for 15 minutes at room temp to achieve a forming consistency.  With your hands, make 1-2 inch balls out of the mixture.  In a medium size shallow dish mix dried bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and blend, Roll the rice balls in mixture, coat evenly.  Place the rice balls on a non-stick Silpat or cookie sheet.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees and bake for 17-20 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve as an appetizer with Alfredo or Marinara Sauce. This dish goes ...
Post a Comment
Read more