Artichoke Spinach Pasta Sauce Food

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Microwave the spinach according to the package instructions, then allow to cool slightly. Squeeze out the excess water with a kitchen towel and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
• In a large room-temperature saucepan, add the olive oil and garlic. Turn on the heat to medium and allow the garlic to cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, then add the spinach and artichokes and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add about 3/4 cup pasta water and the cream cheese and dried basil to the saucepan and allow the cream cheese to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more of the pasta water if necessary to thin out the sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
• Add the rigatoni to the sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (if your pan is oven-safe, you can skip this step). Top with the shredded mozzarella. Broil on high until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cook pasta according to directions, drain; return to pot; reserve.
• In lge bowl at med speed beat cream cheese& sour cream until smooth; reduce speed to low; add milk, salt, garlic pwdr and hot sauce.
• Beat until combined, 30 sec; stir in 1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, artichokes and spinach.
• Pour over pasta; toss to combine.
• Spoon pasta mixture into 6 cup shallow baking dish; sprinkle with remaining swiss cheese& parm cheese.
• Bake until heated thru, 10 minutes.
• If desired, to brown cheese broil 1 minute.

PASTA WITH ARTICHOKE SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and golden; add cooked artichoke hearts and stir over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
• Add chopped parsley, wine, olives, and lemon zest and cook briefly.
• Toss with hot pasta and top with grated Parmesan.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Spinach-Artichoke Fettuccine
• In a medium (or large) pot, cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions.
• While fettuccine is cooking; in a separate pan, heat olive oil over low heat. Then add spinach and cook until wilted. Cut artichoke quarters in half, then add to the spinach and cook on low heat an additional 90 seconds.
• Once pasta is finished cooking, add the drained pasta to the pan with the spinach and artichokes. Toss with tongs until well combined. Remove from heat.
• Alfredo Sauce
• In a medium saucepan, cook the butter, PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and milk on medium heat until butter and cream cheese are completely melted, whisking constantly.
• Whisk in garlic powder, basil and pepper. Then, whisk in the Parmesan cheese and the flour.
• Bring sauce to a simmer and continue to cook for 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
• Pour sauce into pan with the Spinach-Artichoke Fettuccine and toss with tongs or stir until well combined.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

CREAMY ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente.
• Meanwhile, blend the drained artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the roasted red peppers, olives, capers and red pepper flakes and sauté until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a drizzle of oil if needed. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is slightly softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the blended artichoke hearts, then reduce the heat to low.
• When the pasta is ready, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the artichoke sauce. Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss together until the sauce and water become a cohesive creamy mixture, add more pasta water as needed. Turn off the heat. Add the basil and parsley, toss to combine and serve.