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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta

If you've ever wanted to make a meal out of warm spinach and artichoke dip, this creamy pasta is for you. And here's what's almost as good as the flavor of this comforting dish: the fact that this healthy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Active Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Yield
Serves 4

How to Make It

1. Step
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2. Step
Combine spinach and 1 tablespoon water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3. Step
Add cream cheese and milk to the pan; whisk until the cream cheese is melted.
4. Step
Add Parmesan, garlic powder and pepper; cook, whisking until thickened and bubbling.
5. Step
Drain as much liquid as possible from the spinach. Stir the drained spinach into the sauce, along with artichokes and the pasta. Cook until warmed through.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini
  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into chunks
  • ¾ cup reduced-fat milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, if desired
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, squeezed dry and chopped (see Tip)

Tags

Bone HealthEgg FreeHealthy AgingHealthy ImmunityHigh CalciumHigh FiberHigh-ProteinLow-CalorieNut-FreeSoy-FreeVegetarian

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