Description
Looking for the best spinach artichoke pasta ideas? This recipe is quick, easy, and super creamy perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner! Whether you’re after a simple comfort dish or a new vegetarian favorite, this creamy pasta is one of the best quick ideas to try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cream cheese and heavy cream, whisk until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan and melt fully into the sauce.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, then add artichokes and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach if fresh isn’t available.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Top with breadcrumbs for texture.
- Great with gluten-free pasta or vegan cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg