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Close-up of creamy spinach artichoke pasta tossed with artichoke hearts in a white skillet.

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta

This recipe makes a simple, comforting pasta dish featuring spinach and artichoke hearts in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 black pepper freshly cracked
  • 8 oz linguine break in half
For the Mix-ins
  • 0.25 lb fresh baby spinach half an 8 oz. bag
  • 15 oz quartered artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan divided

Equipment

  • Deep skillet

Method
 

  1. Mince the garlic. Add the garlic and butter to a deep skillet. Sauté over medium heat for one to two minutes, until the garlic is tender and fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken broth, milk, salt, black pepper, and the pasta to the skillet. Break the pasta in half before adding it. Make sure the pasta is submerged. Place a lid on the skillet, bring it to a simmer, and immediately turn the heat down to low.
  3. Allow the pasta to simmer in the liquid for about 12 minutes, or until it is al dente. Stir the pasta every few minutes to prevent sticking. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer. While the pasta simmers, drain the artichoke hearts and roughly chop them into smaller pieces.
  4. When the pasta is tender, turn off the heat. The sauce may seem thin, but it will thicken as you add the remaining ingredients.
  5. Add the spinach, a handful at a time, to the hot pasta and sauce. Toss until the spinach wilts.
  6. Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp of grated Parmesan over the pasta and stir to incorporate it. Top with the remaining 2 Tbsp of Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

The sauce thickens as it cools and absorbs the liquid from the pasta. If the sauce is too thick when serving, you can stir in a small amount of extra milk or broth to reach your desired consistency.

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