Artichoke Florentine Pasta Recipe

Name: Artichoke Florentine Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 12 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 16 cups); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups 2% milk; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
6 tablespoons butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 16 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

1
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 1-2 minutes or just until wilted. Remove from pot.
2
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 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, wine and seasonings; stir until smooth. Stir in artichoke hearts; heat through.
3
Drain pasta; add to sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in spinach mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Serve immediately.

975

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta, 6 tablespoons butter, divided, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 12 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 16 cups), and more.

Yes, Artichoke Florentine Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Artichoke Florentine Pasta

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