Spinach And Artichoke Penne Pasta Food

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CREAMY PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on the box.
• In a large frying pan, heat olive oil.
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Stir in spinach and continue to cook until wilted; about 2 minutes.
• Place cooked spinach in a large bowl and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add artichokes and cook for 2 minutes.
• Place artichokes in the bowl with spinach and set aside.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat.
• Whisk in flour.
• Whisk in milk, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
• Add cheese and whisk until completely melted.
• Slowly add cooked pasta, spinach and artichokes; mix until thoroughly combined.
• Remove from heat.
• Garnish with grated parmesan and red pepper flakes.
• Serve warm.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Boil penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 3/4 cup of olive oil over med-high heat in a large skillet.
• Add pressed garlic and saute for 1-3 minutes until golden brown.
• Add diced tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Allow to heat through.
• Stir in parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted.
• Add in spinach and stir until all leaves are wilted.
• Add in pasta and mix it all through.
• Enjoy!

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add spinach, cooking until wilted, then add artichoke hearts, cooking for 1 minute.
• Add cream cheese until melted, stirring until there are no lumps.
• Sprinkle in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk, stirring until smooth.
• Add pasta and mix until pasta is evenly coated.
• Nutrition Calories: 1589 Fat: 71 grams Carbs: 190 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 46 grams
• Enjoy!

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.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE WHOLE-WHEAT PENNE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up it up to a boil to cook the pasta, season with some salt and cook to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water.
• Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in medium nonstick skillet. Add artichokes to heat through and lightly brown at edges.
• To clean spinach, fill sink with water, swish spinach around and let grit fall to bottom of sink. Dry leaves before using.
• In the bowl of a food processor add the shallot, 1/2 cup chicken stock, spinach leaves, mint, almonds and salt and pepper, to taste. If you have a hand held small-holed grater or a zester, grate garlic into the food processor. Adding a whole clove can result in stray big pieces of raw garlic, too bitter to bite down on. If you do not have a hand held grater, mince garlic and mash up into paste with a little salt. Turn processor on and add in about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
• Scrape the spinach pesto into the artichoke pan and loosely cover with foil. Bring mixture to a simmer over low to medium-low heat and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the reserved pasta cooking water, the pasta and the cheese. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce and heat for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

ARTICHOKE FLORENTINE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pot., In same pot, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, wine and seasonings; stir until smooth. Stir in artichoke hearts; heat through., Drain pasta; add to sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in spinach mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Serve immediately.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA (PIONEER GIRL)

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot or skillet. Add garlic and throw in the spinach. Stir it around until it's wilted, about 1 minute. Remove spinach from heat and set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter to the same pot and raise the heat to high. Throw in the halved artichokes and stir it around until they get a little color, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the artichokes from the pot and set them aside.Reduce the heat to low. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the pot. When melted, sprinkle in flour and whisk until it's combined. Pour in milk and whisk to combine. Let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until starting to thicken. Add Parmesan, Mozzarella/Monterey Jack, salt and pepper, and cayenne pepper.(Optional : 12 oz cream cheese).
• Stir to melt, and if it's overly thick, splash in chicken broth.
• Add artichokes and pasta, tossing gently to combine. Gently fold in spinach, then pour the pasta into a serving bowl. Sprinkle the top with crushed red pepper flakes and plenty of Panko breadcrumbs for crunch.Serve immediately!