Cheesy Baked Pasta With Spinach And Artichokes Recipes

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Microwave the spinach according to the package instructions, then allow to cool slightly. Squeeze out the excess water with a kitchen towel and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
• In a large room-temperature saucepan, add the olive oil and garlic. Turn on the heat to medium and allow the garlic to cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, then add the spinach and artichokes and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add about 3/4 cup pasta water and the cream cheese and dried basil to the saucepan and allow the cream cheese to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more of the pasta water if necessary to thin out the sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
• Add the rigatoni to the sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (if your pan is oven-safe, you can skip this step). Top with the shredded mozzarella. Broil on high until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEESY SPINACH & ARTICHOKE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return pasta and reserved water to pan.
• Add artichokes, spinach, peppers, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan; mix lightly. Pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella.
• Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CHEESY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with the oil and butter.
• When butter melts, add garlic and grated onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in the broth, then the cream and bring to a bubble.
• Season the sauce with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
• Separate spinach into pieces as you add it to the sauce.
• Stir in the artichokes and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions, about 7 minutes.
• Drain and toss with the spinach artichoke sauce.
• Serve immediately with additional grated cheese and diced tomatoes, if desired.