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Recipes - spinach and artichoke baked pasta

Recipe Name

spinach and artichoke baked pasta

Submitted by

simmonsjen

Recipe Description

a mac&cheese version of spinach and artichoke dip

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	45	Cook Time (minutes)	55	Ready In (minutes)	100

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



2	packages (10 oz)	Spinach, frozen, chopped, thawed and well drained
16	ounces	penne pasta, wheat
2	tablespoons	olive oil
1	tablespoon chopped	shallots (1/2 cup)
4	cloves	garlic minced
1	package (9 oz)	Artichokes
4	fliud ounces	wine, dry white
4	tablespoons	butter
3	tablespoons	all-purpose flour
2	cups	milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A
1	dash	salt, to taste
1	dash	pepper, to taste
1 1/8	teaspoon	nutmeg
5	ounces	cheese, swiss
1	cup	grated parmesan

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	heat oven to 375
2	defrost spinach in microwave and drain well in kitchen towel
3	bring a pot of water to boil - add pasta and salt to taste and cook to al dente per package directions
4	heat 2 tbsp evoo in a small skillet over med-high heat and add shallots and garlic. cook 2-3 minutes. add artichokes and cook until they are lightly brown. add wine to deglaze the pan
5	while artichokes and pasta cook, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in flour. cook flour for 1 minute or so, then whisk in the milk and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. cook 5-6 minutes, or until thick enought to coat the back of a spoon. taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. stir in shredded swiss cheese
6	combine sauce, spinach, artichokes and pasta and stir just until combined
7	transfer to baking dish and cover with parmesan cheese
8	cool and store for a make ahead meal or bake for 45 minutes until bubbly and brown on top

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