Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta

After making the spinach and artichoke dip soup I could not help but think that it would also make an amazing pasta, and I hardly need an excuse to fit more of that fantastic dip into my meals! For this pasta I started with mac and cheese style sauce except instead of using cheddar I went with spinach and artichoke dip flavours including cream cheese, parmesan and mozzarella. With the tasty cheese sauce made all that was left was to add the spinach and artichokes to complete the pasta. (I like to go with fresh chopped baby spinach but frozen spinach would also work and it's pantry friendly.) This spinach and artichoke pasta comes together in less than 30 minutes making it a perfect weeknight meal and it's so addictively good! (ps. No, I didn't forget the bacon, scroll down a bit!)


Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat!


Nice and creamy!


Of course bacon makes this pasta even better!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip PastaPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesServings: 4

All of the flavours of spinach and artichoke dip in the form of a pasta!

ingredients

• 8 ounces penne
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
• 8 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Start cooking your pasta as directed on the package.
2. Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for a few minutes while stirring.
5. Add the milk and cook while stirring until it thickens up, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the cheese and cook while stirring until they melt, about 1-2 minutes.
7. Add the artichokes and spinach and cook while stirring until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat and enjoy.

Option: Add bacon or sundried tomatoes, chicken, tuna etc.
Option: Add red pepper flakes, hot sauce or cayenne for some heat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 497, Fat 20g (Saturated 11g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 97mg, Sodium 488mg, Carbs 59g (Fiber 7.4g, Sugars 10g), Protein 24g Nutrition by:

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Posted by Tutik W