I’ll show you a spinach and artichoke pasta recipe that uses pantry staples, fresh spinach, and tender artichokes to deliver big flavor with minimal fuss. This spinach and artichoke pasta recipe works for busy nights and delivers a creamy, satisfying meal.
Servings 6Servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Ingredients
6Tbspbutterdividedunsalted
10ozspinachfresh
4ozcream cheesecut into pieces (reduced fat is ok)
1cupsour cream"light" sour cream is ok 8 oz
1cupparmesan cheeseshredded
2cansartichoke hearts15 oz each quartered , well drained
4oz jalapeñosdrained (optional) diced
1cloves garlicpressed
16ozpasta penne pasta with 1 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid
Method
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the pasta according to package directions until it reaches your desired doneness.
Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
Set the pasta aside.
Wilt the Spinach
In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted and hot, add the spinach.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute.
Transfer the spinach to a colander and allow it to drain while preparing the sauce.
Make the Sauce
Using the same pot, add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until everything has melted together and the mixture begins to bubble.
Add the Vegetables
Stir in the drained artichokes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the drained spinach, pressed garlic, and jalapeños, if using.
Cook until everything is heated through.
Combine the Pasta
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
Stir in some of the reserved pasta water, if desired, until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
The pasta water helps create a lighter, creamier sauce and keeps the pasta moist.