Dinner

Spinach and Artichoke Pasta is for Dinner.

Spinach and Artichoke Pasta takes 25 minutes to prepare.

Spinach and Artichoke Pasta takes 20 minutes to cook.

Spinach and Artichoke Pasta makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Spinach and Artichoke Pasta are:

4 Tablespoons Butter
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
20 oz Baby Spinach (2 bags)
2 cans Artichoke Hearts, Drained And Halved
3 Tablespoons whole wheat Flour
3 cups skim Milk
? teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Salt And Pepper, to taste
? cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1? cups Mozzarella Or Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
? cup Vegetable Broth (less Or More)
12 ounces whole wheat Penne, Cooked Until Al Dente
1/4 cup Italian Panko Breadcrumbs
Crushed Red Pepper, To Taste

Here is how you make Spinach and Artichoke Pasta:

INSTRUCTIONSIn a large pot, melt 1 Tablespoon 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.In the same pot, melt another Tablespoon 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.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 vegetable broth, up to ? cup depending on desired thickness.Add artichokes and pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Fold in spinach, then pour the pasta into a serving bowl.Sprinkle panko crumbs on top for added crunch and sprinkle crushed red pepper.Serving Size: Makes 8 equal servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NTAYLOR578.

The nutritional information for Spinach and Artichoke Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 348.9

• Total Fat: 15.1 g
• Cholesterol: 47.0 mg
• Sodium: 511.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.7 g
• Protein: 22.6 g

Spinach and Artichoke Pasta is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Spinach and Artichoke Pasta is Vegetarian