5.0 from 6 votes
Spinach Artichoke Pasta
This spinach artichoke pasta recipe is creamy, comforting, and has the same flavors as the classic dip. It's easy to make in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 633 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block Philly) softened
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 3 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Ensure the cream cheese is very soft (you may want to microwave it for 30 seconds or more if you haven't had it sitting out on your counter for a couple hours).
- Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. You will need to reserve some pasta water before draining it.
- Meanwhile, add the oil and onion to a skillet and sauté over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the broth, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Stir until the cream cheese has mostly melted in (some lumps are ok)... this should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Reserve about a cup of the hot pasta water prior to draining the pasta (you likely won't use it all).
- Take the skillet off the heat, then add the artichokes and spinach, along with a few tablespoons of the hot pasta water. Toss (either use tongs or two fairly large spoons) and add more of the pasta water gradually until the sauce is thinned to your liking and the spinach is starting to wilt.
- Stir the parmesan into the sauce.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss. Add a splash more of the hot pasta water if needed. Season with salt & pepper (I'm generous with both). Serve immediately.
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Notes
- 8-12 oz. of pasta will work for this recipe as it makes quite a lot of sauce. (that's about half to 3/4 of a standard one pound box of pasta).
Nutrition Information
Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
871mg
(36%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2983IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
245mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 871mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2983IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 245mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.