Weeknight • Pasta
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake
All the beloved flavors of spinach artichoke dip combined with pasta in a decadent, cheesy, and utterly comforting baked dish.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Servings
- 6
- Level
- Weeknight
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Get ready for the ultimate comfort food mash-up! This Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta Bake takes everything you love about that classic party dip – the creamy, cheesy goodness, the tender spinach, and the tangy artichoke hearts – and transforms it into a hearty, satisfying pasta bake. It's pure indulgence, incredibly easy to put together, and sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Yield: 6 servings
Main
- 12 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, or orecchiette)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the thawed and squeezed dry spinach, and chopped artichoke hearts. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine.
Step 5
Add softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and broth to the skillet. Whisk until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat.
Step 6
Stir in ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese and ¾ cup of the mozzarella cheese into the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan and ¼ cup mozzarella over the top.
Step 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese on top is golden brown and melted. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- For a deeper flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce.
- If you prefer, use fresh spinach; you'll need about 5-6 cups, cooked down.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep! Just add a splash of milk or broth when reheating if it's too thick.
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