So this was a creation inspired by that wonderful Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip you see at restaurants sometimes. It is sinfully fattening and loaded with cream and mayo and cheese. In the pasta adaptation I dropped the mayo but I was still quite happy with the results of the pasta version, next time I would add some red pepper flakes I think. Also I think it was even better the next day after being re-heated in the microwave at lunch – or maybe it just tasted more like the original.
For more easy pasta recipes, you can check out my post on 5 Easy Pasta Recipes.
(serves 4)
225g frozen spinach
1 can artichokes, drained and chopped
2T butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1C whipping cream
3T Parmesan, freshly grated
2T Romano, freshly grated
salt and pepper
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium low heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in artichokes and a healthy grinding of pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes stirring regularly.
Meanwhile put the spinach in a loosely covered container in the microwave. Nuke for 3-4 minutes until no longer frozen through. Drain excess water and roughly chop spinach.
Add cream to artichokes and turn heat to medium. Stir in spinach and a teaspoon of salt. Simmer for 3 minutes and then add cheese reserving a minor amount for garnish.
Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Serve immediately tossed with pasta and garnished with remaining cheese.
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I love that dip! Didn’t know it was that high in calories, but, of course, it must be…
Like your pasta, too….but I might tweek that heavy cream…. just a wee bit… or not… Life is for eating, after all!
This is ingenius, Katerina! I love when people take something they love, like artichoke dip and change it up in new and creative ways! Very inspiring!
This recipe sounds great. I don’t care if it is fattening. I bet the health giving properties of the spinach will make up for the little indulgence. Will give it a try with fresh spinach from my garden.
It does have me drooling. Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.
katiez/Di-Di – I fully don’t care that it is fattening either, not even sure why I comment on such things.
Jenn – I am constantly inspired by your cooking, in fact I just made a butternut squash sauce!
I must confess that I have never tried artichokes yet… Your recipe looks delicious and easy. Thank you for sharing.
Greetings, Margot
This sounds so delicious, and agreat interpretation of one of my favorite dips!
Never tried artichokes?!! Wow you are missing out. The raw ones are pretty fussy but I love the canned ones in things and on pizza. Give them a try in your next pasta sauce.