Asiago Creamy Spinach Food

FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
• Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.

HOT ASIAGO AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add the Asiago cheese and parsley; mix well. Press as much moisture out of the spinach as you can; stir into the mixture. Spread into the bottom of an 8 1/2 x 10 baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the middle is bubbling and the edges are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

ASIAGO CREAMY SPINACH RECIPE

Steps:

• Use a large, deep pan on low flame, pour some olive oil (we prefer Vito and Joe's extra virgin olive oil) in the pan, and then put the chicken stock. Let the mixture boil.
• Simultaneously, in another pan, melt some butter, add onions and garlic. Wait till the onions get translucent and the garlic turns into a golden brown color.
• I use chopped spinach but if you are using fresh spinach then roughly chop it and put it in the chicken stock mixture. Cover the pan for 3-4 minutes and then uncover it. Stir the mixture.
• Lower the flame and continue to cook the spinach for another 5-7 till you see the spinach cooking properly.
• Once the garlic turns into golden brown color and onions are translucent, add asiago cheese, cream cheese, and parmesan into the pan. Make sure the flame is low, continue to cook. Add some salt and pepper, according to your taste. Cook till the sauce is thick.
• Once the spinach is cooked, drain it properly so that there is no moisture left as it will not give the same texture when being served. As the Spinach is drained properly, add the spinach to the sauce.
• Cook the dish for another 2-3 minutes until it cooks down and the sauce is thickened.
• Enjoy the delicious dish.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE ASIAGO DIP

Steps:

• shred or chop blanched or frozen spinach in a blender or food processor.
• chop artichoke hearts into quarters if they are larger than a thumb.
• mix everything together in a medium sized bowl.
• add salt, pepper to your taste.
• add more shredded cheese to your taste.
• best made a day ahead of time to let flavors meld together.