samedi 26 septembre 2015

Spinach Artichoke Pasta






What You'll Need


  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1½ cups Mozzarella Or Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
  • ½ cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth (less Or More)
  • 12 ounces Penne, Cooked Until Al Dente
  • ½ cup Italian Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Crushed Red Pepper, To Taste
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter
  • four cloves Garlic, Minced
  • tow bags Baby Spinach
  • tow cans Artichoke Hearts, Drained And Halved
  • three Tablespoons Flour
  • three cups Whole Milk

How to Make It


  1. In a large pot, melt 2 Tablespoons butter.
  2. Add the garlic and spinach.
  3. Stir in the butter and garlic until wilted.
  4. About 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove spinach from heat and set aside.
  6. In the same pot, melt another 2 Tablespoons butter on high heat and add the halved artichokes until they slightly change in color about 2 minutes.
  7. Remove artichokes from the pot and set aside.
  8. Turn heat to low and add 2 Tablespoons of butter.
  9. Once it is melted, whisk the flour into the butter.
  10. Pour in milk and whisk to combine.
  11. Let it cool for about 4 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  12. Add parmesan, mozzarella/monterey jack, salt and pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  13. Depending on how thick it is, slowly add the chicken broth, up to ½ cup depending on desired thickness.
  14. Add artichokes and pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
  15. Fold in spinach, then pour the pasta into a serving bowl.
  16. Sprinkle panko crumbs on top for added crunch and sprinkle crushed red pepper.