Description
Creamy spinach and artichoke pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender fettuccine with a velvety sauce made from cream cheese, fresh spinach, and hearty artichoke hearts. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, as it delivers rich flavors and a satisfying experience in every bite. Get ready to twirl your fork in this creamy goodness that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the spinach and artichokes to the skillet; sauté until the spinach wilts, approximately 3 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and half a cup of reserved pasta water until well combined into a creamy sauce.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese along with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated. Adjust consistency with additional reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan or black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg