Spinach Fettuccine With Artichokes Recipes

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water to desired doneness (I added 1/2 Tbsp salt for a soup pot half filled with water. Drain pasta and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water (DONT FORGET).
• In a large pot, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Once hot, add spinach and stir until slightly wilted. The spinach wilts fast (about 1 minute) and I might have overdone it because I was snapping the picture rather than removing it right away. Notice how much it shrinks - wild eh?! Transfer wilted spinach to a colander and let it drain while preparing the rest of the recipe.
• Add 4 Tbsp butter to the same now empty pot along with 4 oz cream cheese cut into pieces, 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup parmesan and stir until everything melts together and starts to bubble.
• Stir in drained artichokes and cook an additional 1-2 min then add drained spinach, pressed garlic and jalapeños (if using). Cook until hot then toss in the cooked, drained pasta. Stir in reserved pasta water if desired (I added at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid - this makes the sauce a little lighter and creamier and helps to keep the pasta moist when it's reheated).

SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLES, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, AND SHREDDED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, let cool to room temperature, transfer to a large zip-top plastic bag and seal. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the asparagus, carrot, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts and cook, stirring a few times, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the mushrooms release their juices, about 5 minutes. Add the salt and pepper and stir to coat.
• If you're stopping here: Let the pasta and vegetables cool to room temperature. Transfer them separately to large zip-top plastic bags or containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. There's no need to thaw before continuing.
• When you're ready to eat: Transfer the vegetables to a large saucepan and stir in the tomatoes. Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer (or reheat both together in the microwave for about 3 minutes on HIGH). Add the fettuccine and simmer for 2 minutes to heat through (or microwave for an additional 2 minutes). Serve topped with the mozzarella.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Spinach-Artichoke Fettuccine
• In a medium (or large) pot, cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions.
• While fettuccine is cooking; in a separate pan, heat olive oil over low heat. Then add spinach and cook until wilted. Cut artichoke quarters in half, then add to the spinach and cook on low heat an additional 90 seconds.
• Once pasta is finished cooking, add the drained pasta to the pan with the spinach and artichokes. Toss with tongs until well combined. Remove from heat.
• Alfredo Sauce
• In a medium saucepan, cook the butter, PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and milk on medium heat until butter and cream cheese are completely melted, whisking constantly.
• Whisk in garlic powder, basil and pepper. Then, whisk in the Parmesan cheese and the flour.
• Bring sauce to a simmer and continue to cook for 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
• Pour sauce into pan with the Spinach-Artichoke Fettuccine and toss with tongs or stir until well combined.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

CREAMY ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente.
• Meanwhile, blend the drained artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the roasted red peppers, olives, capers and red pepper flakes and sauté until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a drizzle of oil if needed. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is slightly softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the blended artichoke hearts, then reduce the heat to low.
• When the pasta is ready, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the artichoke sauce. Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss together until the sauce and water become a cohesive creamy mixture, add more pasta water as needed. Turn off the heat. Add the basil and parsley, toss to combine and serve.