Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish loaded with spinach and artichokes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (drained)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté spinach and drained artichokes until the spinach wilts.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sautéed spinach and artichokes in the skillet. Stir in the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Transfer everything into a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add more vegetables or protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg