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Close-up of Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta Comfort Food tossed with fettuccine, spinach, artichoke hearts, and topped with Parmesan.

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta

This recipe makes a simple, creamy pasta dish featuring spinach and artichoke hearts. It is designed for quick meal preparation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 black pepper freshly cracked
  • 8 oz linguine
Add-ins
  • 0.25 lb fresh baby spinach half an 8 oz. bag
  • 15 oz quartered artichoke hearts drained
  • 4 Tbsp grated Parmesan divided for mixing and topping

Equipment

  • Deep skillet

Method
 

  1. Mince the garlic. Add the garlic and butter to a deep skillet. Sauté over medium heat for one to two minutes, or until the garlic is tender and fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken broth, milk, salt, pepper, and pasta to the skillet. Break the pasta in half before adding for easier stirring. Make sure the pasta is submerged, then cover the skillet with a lid.
  3. Bring the skillet to a simmer, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Allow the pasta to simmer for about 12 minutes, or until it reaches al dente. Stir the pasta every few minutes to prevent sticking. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
  4. While the pasta simmers, drain the artichoke hearts and roughly chop them into smaller pieces.
  5. When the pasta is tender, turn off the heat. The sauce might seem thin but will thicken as you add the remaining ingredients.
  6. Add the spinach, a handful at a time, to the hot pasta and sauce. Toss until the spinach wilts.
  7. Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp of grated Parmesan over the pasta and stir to incorporate it. Top with the remaining 2 Tbsp of Parmesan, then serve.

Notes

This recipe cooks the pasta directly in the sauce, which helps create a creamy texture as the starches release into the liquid.