One Pot Spinach and Artichoke Pasta
This creamy one pot spinach and artichoke pasta is the best easy vegetarian weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
- ½ lb penne pasta
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 15 oz canned artichoke quarters drained and roughly chopped
- 5 oz baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- First, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, then drain and set aside. Return the pot to the stove.
- Add olive oil, garlic, and artichokes to the pot over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until artichokes are slightly softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Next, add the spinach, heavy cream, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated parmesan to the pot. Lower heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly and gently, until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Finally, stir the pasta back into the pot to coat evenly in the spinach and artichoke cheese sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Making the spinach and artichoke sauce: Make sure to stir constantly after adding the spinach, heavy cream, and cheeses to the pot. This will help the spinach wilt and allow the cheeses to combine evenly, while also preventing any of the ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
Alternative cooking method: You can definitely make this pasta in two separate pots if you want to speed up the cooking process a bit. Start the sauce in a separate pot once the pasta is boiling, and it'll be ready for you to stir in the pasta once it's cooked and drained. Read our blog post above for more tips on this alternative method!
Serving suggestions: This one pot pasta is great for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve it alongside garlic bread, fresh Italian bread with dipping oils, or a salad.
Storing & reheating leftovers: You can store leftover spinach & artichoke pasta in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for about 2 minutes per serving, stirring halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4162IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 2mg