Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta

artichoke spinach baked pasta in a white baking dish

5 from 1 vote

This creamy, cheesy Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta combines tender spinach, tangy artichokes, and perfectly cooked pasta, all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s simple to prepare and makes for a comforting meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 448kcal

Author: Marni Katz

Equipment

Ceramic Baking Dish Perfect for going straight from the oven to the table.

Ingredients

1 lb Pasta any shape
1 jar Marinated artichokes
10 oz Baby spinach
6 oz Cream cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 ½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
½ TB Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Boil the pasta in salted water, according to the package directions. Spray a 9 x13 ceramic baking dish with cooking spray.
While the pasta cooks, put a saucepan on the stove on medium heat and add 1 TB olive oil. Once the pan is hot add the artichokes to the pan, then the spinach and Italian seasoning. Then let it all cook until the spinach wilts down.
Remove 1 cup of pasta water from the pasta pot before draining the pasta. Drain the pasta. Add ¾ cups of the pasta water to the saucepan with the cream cheese and stir to melt it together. Then add the Parmesan stirring until it has melted into a silky sauce.
Add the drained pasta and stir until all ingredients are well combined. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 400℉ degrees for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese on top is melty. Pop it under the broiler for the last minute to get the cheese golden brown. Remove from the oven and enjoy!

Notes

Save the pasta water: The starch the pasta gives off while it cooks will help make the sauce come together nicely!
Serve without baking: Once the pasta is stirred into the sauce you can dish it up and then put the mozzarella on the table for people to add if they want.
Use a ceramic baking dish: I suggest using a ceramic baking dish for the spinach artichoke pasta bake. Ideally one that can go straight from the oven to the table. While the recipe suggests a 9"x13" baking dish, you could also use an 8"x11" baking dish and bake the dish an additional 5 minutes.

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