Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta

Name: Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne pasta; 8 ounces bacon ends & pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 large onion; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ cup chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained; 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, chopped; few grates of fresh nutmeg; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack; 1 ½ cups grated parmesan

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 servings
Course
Main Course

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta

Iris Warren

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All the flavors of the cheesy, creamy dip in pasta form!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound penne pasta
8 ounces bacon ends & pieces chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 large onion diced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, chopped
few grates of fresh nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack divided
1 ½ cups grated parmesan divided

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Instructions

Preheat broiler. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium low heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in milk and bring to a simmer.
Add spinach, artichoke and nutmeg and stir until the sauce has thickened and the vegetables are heated through, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1 cup pepper jack and 1 cup Parmesan until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in penne and bacon.
Spread the penne mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining pepper jack and Parmesan. Place into oven and broil for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve immediately.