Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta bake loaded with spinach and artichokes. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and artichokes, cook until spinach wilts.
- Mix in cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta with the creamy mixture.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese melts and browns slightly.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for better texture.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American