Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounce penne (uncooked, (2 cups dry))
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 ounce spinach (fresh, roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts (marinated, roughly chopped)
  • 8 ounce cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 cups milk (I used 2%)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Instruction

  • Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. 
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. Add the olive oil to a large saucepan or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat.
  • Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Add the artichoke hearts and cook for another minute.
  • Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and there are no lumps. 
  • Stir int he garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally until it comes to a boil.
  • Stir in the mozzarella cheese then add the pasta and mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve while warm.