Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake
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Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake
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This Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake is the definition of vegetarian comfort food. If you are a fan of the classic dip, you will love this 45 minute recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti or any medium pasta shells or short, tubular pasta will work
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 can artichoke hearts (14 oz.) Drained, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves* prewashed
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shaved or grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Fill a pot with water and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and bring to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta liquid, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet (preferably oven-proof) over medium heat. Add in the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about a minute until it is lightly browned.
- Add in the chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the cream cheese and ¾ cup of reserved pasta water. Cook, stirring constantly, until it is in a creamy consistency. If it is too thick, you can thin it out using the rest of the pasta liquid. Stir in the lemon zest.
- Transfer the cooked pasta into the pot and add in the shredded mozzarella. Give it a toss making sure that the pasta is evenly distributed in the pot.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- If preferred, garnish with shaved parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- You can use 10 ounces of frozen chopped spinach if you can't get your hands on fresh baby spinach leaves
- Like any pasta dish, this baked artichoke pasta is best the day you make it. However, this pasta will stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container. Remember to let it reach room temperature before storing it.
- When reheating the pasta, you may have to add a little extra water. Adding this liquid will help restore the dish’s tender, moist texture.
- You can technically freeze this pasta dish. However, I am not a fan of thawed pasta as it gets mushy. Since pasta cooks very quickly and the recipe is an easy one, I would recommend making it fresh rather than freezing it for later.
- You can use 10 ounces of frozen chopped spinach if you can't get your hands on fresh baby spinach leaves
- Best way to store: Like any pasta dish, this baked artichoke pasta is best the day you make it. However, this pasta will stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container. Remember to let it reach room temperature before storing it.When reheating the pasta, you may have to add a little extra water. Adding this liquid will help restore the dish’s tender, moist texture.
Freezing: You can technically freeze this pasta dish. However, I am not a fan of thawed pasta as it gets mushy. Since pasta cooks very quickly and the recipe is an easy one, I would recommend making it fresh rather than freezing it for later.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Potassium
394mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3266IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
254mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3266IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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