Spinach and Artichoke Pasta

Use this creamy pasta dish to introduce kids (and adults!) to new vegetables like antioxidant-rich artichokes. It’s creamy, delicious, and packed with nutrients like folate, magnesium, potassium, and calcium! Little helpers can assist with adding and stirring ingredients (after washing hands!).

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound whole wheat pasta, cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • ½ medium onion, sliced
  • 14 ounces artichoke hearts (canned, drained, rinsed, chopped)
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup low-fat or non-fat milk
  • ½ cup plain low-fat or non-fat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat or non-fat cream cheese
  • Parmesan cheese, shredded (to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions; cook 1-2 minutes until starting to soften.
  2. Add garlic and spinach; cook 1-2 minutes more.
  3. Stir in chopped artichoke hearts and cook until heated through.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add milk, yogurt, and cream cheese. Stir until creamy and well combined.
  5. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat. If sauce seems thin, cook on low for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Calories 310
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 300 mg
Total Carbohydrates 45 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included
Protein 14 g
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