This spinach artichoke pasta takes the flavors of the classic dip and transforms them into a rich, creamy pasta dish loaded with gluten-free penne pasta, spinach, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, and more.
Quick Look: Spinach Artichoke Pasta
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🍲 Serving: 5 Bowls
- ⚡ Calories: 815 calories per bowl
- 🍝 Flavor Profile: Creamy, savory, and comforting
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy, a fun way to spice up dinner or lunch
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This spinach artichoke pasta is super rich, creamy, and cheesy, and it's loaded with spinach and artichoke. It's a little like the dip but in pasta form, and everyone who tries it loves it.
If you've been following my blog for any amount of time, you know I love rich, creamy pasta dishes. Recipes like my Marry Me pasta and steak pasta alfredo make routine appearances on my table, and now I have a new one I've added to my rotation.
Serve this rich, creamy pasta with light options like a simple salad or vegetables like this air fryer asparagus.
For dessert, try lighter options like carrot cake cookie sandwiches or coconut chocolate chip cookies.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: It uses simple ingredients found in your kitchen and the grocery store.
- Easy: It only takes a pot, a skillet, and about 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Rich and Creamy: The sauce is super rich and creamy, thanks to cream cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, and parmesan cheese.
- Classic Flavor: It has all the delicious flavor of spinach artichoke dip in every bite!
- Versatile: Enjoy it as-is, or add your favorite protein.
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"The spinach artichoke pasta is so good! It’s creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Definitely adding it to my dinner rotation!"
- Chris
Ingredients
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
- Pasta: Gluten-free penne is the perfect size and has a nice texture that holds on to the sauce.
- Spinach: Spinach adds a mild, earthy flavor, color, and texture.
- Aromatics: Garlic and shallots add savory flavor with mild sweetness and a bit of a bite.
- Roasted Garlic Powder: Roasted garlic powder adds deep garlic flavor. I prefer OliveNation roasted garlic powder for its deep flavor, quality, and purity. Use Code: NK15 for 15% off.
- Applewood Smoked Salt: Applewood smoked salt adds a smoky kick to the sauce while enhancing the other flavors in it. I use OliveNation applewood smoked salt. Use Code: NK15 for 15% off.
- Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Cream cheese and sour cream add richness to the pasta sauce and that signature tang.
- Heavy Cream: This will help add a thick, smooth texture to the sauce that elevates the dish to another level.
- Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan cheese adds an earthy, nutty note and makes the sauce even creamier.
- Artichoke Hearts: Artichoke hearts add a nutty, earthy flavor to the pasta.
Variations
- Protein: Add chicken, pork, beef, or shellfish for even more flavor.
- Pasta: Your favorite short pasta will work.
- Traditional Pasta: If you don't have gluten issues, feel free to use regular pasta.
- Dairy-Free: Use plant-based versions of the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, and parmesan cheese.
How to Make Spinach Artichoke Pasta
Step 1: Cook the pasta according to the directions for al dente. Sauté the spinach in a large skillet until wilted.
Step 2: Remove the spinach from the pan, pour out any liquid, and sauté the minced garlic, shallots, and seasonings in butter until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream and bring to a very light boil. Then, add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Step 4: Once the sauce is creamy, add the artichokes, lower the heat, and simmer until they're tender and heated through. Gently mix in the spinach and cooked pasta, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Rinse the pasta: Use cold water after you've boiled it to stop the cooking process and ensure the pasta isn't overcooked when added to the sauce.
- Carefully cook the spinach: Only cook until wilted but still bright and vibrant. Don't cook it down until it's dark green and soggy.
- Keep at a light boil: Only bring your sauce to a very slight boil after adding the cream cheese and sour cream so you don't curdle it.
- Mix carefully: Use a folding motion to mix in the spinach and pasta to prevent breaking up the pasta.
Spinach Artichoke Pasta Questions
Spinach artichoke pasta is a rich, creamy pasta dish made with a sauce that is essentially a thinner version of spinach artichoke dip.
Perfectly wilted spinach should be cooked down but still bright green. It shouldn't be dark green. At that point, it's been overcooked.
Cook the pasta to al dente, then immediately rinse it with cold water after draining it. This stops the cooking process immediately, ensuring the pasta isn't too soft when it's stirred into the sauce.
Yes! All my recipes are gluten-free but you can make this with traditional pasta as long as you do not have a gluten allergy.
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📖 Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Pasta
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Ingredients
- 12 oz gluten free penne or regular pasta if no gluten allergy
- 6 tablespoon butter divided
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon shallots
- 1 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon applewood smoked salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 16 oz artichoke hearts
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to the directions for al dente. Then drain it and set it aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Then, add the diced spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan and pour off any water.
- Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the same pan and saute the minced garlic, shallots, roasted garlic powder, smoked salt, pepper, and onion powder until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, and sour cream and bring to a slight boil. Then, add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Once creamy, add the artichokes and cook on medium-low for a minute.
- Add the spinach and cooked pasta, stir, and enjoy!
Notes
- Rinse the pasta with cold water after boiling it to stop the cooking process and prevent overcooking when added to the sauce.
- This recipe serves five.
- Freezing is not recommended due to the cream used in the recipe.
- Meat lovers can add chicken, beef, pork, or seafood to the recipe. Just sear the meat and add it to the pasta at the end.
Marie-Pierre Breton says
I'm such an artichoke fan! I could eat those buds at every meal! Plus, on pasta, it was a delicious, a new favourite at our house!
Jaleah says
This spinach artichoke pasta is so delicious!! Such an amazing flavor combination.
Leslie says
SO MUCH FLAVOR!!! Gosh, I cannot get over this pasta dish. Absolutely incredible!!
Andrea says
Turned out really good with gluten-free pasta, and the sauce was super rich without being too heavy.
Swathi says
Spinach artichoke pasta is delicious, i have tried it and going to make it again.
Ieva says
Yum! Made it last night just for 2 fo us, and both myself and my husband loved the creaminess of it. The seasoning was great too. Will make it again soon!
Liz says
Such a delicious pasta dish!! The creamy sauce and the artichokes sold me!!!
Criss says
I tried this recipe, and the spinach artichoke pasta is so good! It’s creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Definitely adding it to my dinner rotation!
Criss says
I tried this recipe, and the spinach artichoke pasta is amazing! It’s creamy, flavorful, and super satisfying. Definitely a dish I’ll be making again soon!
Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Swathi says
Spinach artichocke pasta is yummy filling dish, I have tried with homemade soup.
Tisha says
My favorite dip mixed with pasta?? Yes please! Such a great recipe!
Liz says
This pasta was fabulous!!! I love both artichokes and spinach and paired with pasta and a creamy sauce made a marvelous dinner!
Sonja says
Oh my god, I feel you read my mind! I wanted to eat my favourite dip as main dish and you created it. This spinach artichoke pasta is so good!
Elizabeth says
My family loves spinach artichoke dip and this is the perfect way to make a meal! So easy and quick to make on busy weeknights.