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A fork lifting a swirl of creamy spinach artichoke pasta, showing melted cheese and herbs.

Easy Spinach Artichoke Pasta

This easy spinach artichoke pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines tender pasta with a rich sauce, wilted spinach, and flavorful artichoke hearts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta such as penne, rotini, or fettuccine
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Artichoke hearts 14 oz, drained and chopped
  • 5 oz Fresh spinach
  • 1.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Do not let it burn.
  4. Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  9. Let the pasta rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. This pasta is also delicious with added cooked chicken or shrimp.

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