SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA (PIONEER GIRL)

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Make and share this Spinach Artichoke Pasta (Pioneer Girl) recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, Finely Minced
2 (6 ounce) bags Baby Spinach
2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, Drained And Halved
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups whole milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, Grated
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (less (or more)
12 ounces penne, Cooked Until Al Dente
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
crushed red pepper flakes, To Taste

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!

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