Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or rotini)
- Fresh spinach
- Artichoke hearts (canned or frozen)
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic (minced)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
- Olive oil
- Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil, then add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Prepare the cream sauce by melting cream cheese and mixing in reserved pasta water.
- Combine the drained pasta with the creamy spinach-artichoke mixture and half the cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve after letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta if necessary; consider adding chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian