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Spinach and Artichoke Pasta

This easy spinach and artichoke pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal! Full of veggies and goodness, even the kids will love this spinach artichoke pasta dinner!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 556 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 T unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves , chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 T flour
  • ½ cup cream
  • 1 14- oz can artichoke hearts , chopped
  • 1 10- oz box frozen chopped spinach , thawed
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup grated parmesan

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Heat pan on medium-high heat. Add butter and garlic and switch around for 30 seconds then add mushrooms. 
  3. Sprinkle thyme over mushrooms and cook until lightly browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Sprinkle flour over mushroom/garlic mixture then whisk in 1 cup chicken broth and cream. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the artichoke hearts and spinach - stir to combine then cook for another 5-7 minutes until the spinach is wilted and artichokes are cooked. 
  6. Add nutmeg and more salt/pepper to taste. 
  7. Add pasta to pan and stir. 
  8. Add parmesan cheese to pasta and stir to combine. 
  9. Serve hot with additional fresh parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 556kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 597mg (25%) Potassium 774mg (22%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 7283IU (146%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 215mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 556

% Daily Value*

Calories 556kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 597mg 25%
Potassium 774mg 16%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 7283IU 146%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 215mg 22%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.