Spinach Artichoke Whole Wheat Penne Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add spinach, cooking until wilted, then add artichoke hearts, cooking for 1 minute.
• Add cream cheese until melted, stirring until there are no lumps.
• Sprinkle in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and milk, stirring until smooth.
• Add pasta and mix until pasta is evenly coated.
• Nutrition Calories: 1589 Fat: 71 grams Carbs: 190 grams Fiber: 11 grams Sugars: 20 grams Protein: 46 grams
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Brush the bottom and sides of a 9-in. pie plate with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Set aside. , In a skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining oil; drain. Remove from the heat. Squeeze spinach dry; add to mushrooms. Stir in artichokes, bread cubes, 1 cup of cheese, pimientos, eggs and garlic powder; stir well. , Spoon into the prepared pie plate. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Steps:

• Position the oven rack in center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Defrost the spinach in the microwave. Drain, then dry the spinach out as much as possible by wringing it out in a clean kitchen towel.
• Bring a saucepot of water to a boil. Add salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a small skillet over medium to medium-high heat and add the shallots and garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add the artichokes and cook until they are lightly brown. Add the wine to deglaze the pan.
• While the artichokes and pasta cook, in a saucepot over medium to medium-high heat, add the butter. When melted, whisk in the flour for 1 minute or so, then whisk in the milk and season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, adjust the seasonings and stir in the Gruyere cheese. Combine the sauce with the spinach, pasta, and artichoke and stir until just combined. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with the remaining cheese. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
• Bake on a baking sheet 45 minutes or until brown and bubbly on top.