Best 13 Artichoke Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Artichoke pasta casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own tastes and preferences, making it a favorite among many. With its creamy sauce, tender artichokes, and flavorful pasta, this casserole is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It is a casserole that is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights or special gatherings. If you are looking for a delicious and hearty dish, artichoke pasta casserole is the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PARMESAN ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE



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This is a great casserole that is quick and cheesy! You can add other veggies for a summery twist - sliced zucchini or chopped spinach work great!

Provided by Maria Riebe

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) cans artichoke hearts in water, drained
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place artichoke hearts in a glass mixing bowl. Mix in cheese, garlic powder, mayonnaise and parsley until well coated. Spread mixture in 9x13 inch glass baking dish and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until bubbly, about 25 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1079.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BAKED SPINACH-ARTICHOKE PASTA



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Toss spinach-artichoke dip with pasta, and it feels right at home on the dinner table. This recipe, which nixes the traditional cream cheese for a blend of salty Parmesan and heavy cream, is prepared on the stovetop and requires only 10 minutes of active cooking before it's slid into the oven. As with any baked pasta, the key is to cook the shells until pointedly shy of al dente and to toss them with a sauce that seems excessively wet, as the pasta will tenderize and the sauce will thicken in the oven. These ingredients skew classic, but there is infinite room to riff: Swap in chopped kale or mustard greens in place of the spinach, experiment with cheese combinations, stir in mustard or caramelized onions or top with crumbled bacon.

Provided by Aaron Hutcherson

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, casseroles, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
8 ounces medium pasta shells
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
10 ounces fresh baby spinach, or frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
2 cups heavy cream (1 pint)
4 ounces grated Parmesan (about 1 cup)
Black pepper
4 ounces grated mozzarella (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Turn down to medium-high, and cook the pasta according to package instructions until 2 minutes short of al dente (the pasta will finish cooking in the oven). Drain and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the spinach little by little until wilted, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped artichokes.
  • Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in the Parmesan until melted. Remove from the heat then carefully stir in the cooked pasta, or transfer to a large bowl to mix together, if necessary. The liquid might appear wet and loose, but it will thicken up as it bakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the pasta to a 2-quart casserole dish or individual casseroles or ramekins. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and bake until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Broil until browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes, if desired. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 630, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 638 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE



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This is a nice and different side dish. Great for holiday dinners. It uses the canned water-packed artichoke hearts, NOT the marinated ones.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, water-packed, drained
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 2 oz
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, 2 oz
1 cup crished Ritz cracker, measure after crushing
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9" casserole dish; set aside.
  • Drain the artichoke hearts and coarsely chop; set them aside.
  • In a skillet, melt the 3 tbsp butter and sautee the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the artichoke hearts/ lemon juice and the pepper. stir to mix well. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Evenly sprinkle with both cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs and the 3 tbsp melted butter; toss well.
  • Sprinkle the buttered cracker crumbs over the casserole.
  • Bake at 350 for about 30-35 minutes.

CHICKEN, SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PASTA BAKE



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Inspired by the cheesy, savory spinach-artichoke dip that everyone loves, this chicken casserole will quickly become a favorite, too.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz uncooked rotini pasta (about 2 1/3 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (3 cloves)
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (14 oz) small artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
1 cup roasted red bell peppers, drained and finely chopped (from 16-oz jar)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; set aside. Reduce heat to medium; in same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
  • In large bowl, beat mayonnaise, sour cream and milk with whisk. Stir in onion mixture, crushed red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, spinach, roasted red bell peppers and Monterey Jack cheese. Add pasta and chicken; stir until combined. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
  • If making ahead to bake and serve at a later date: Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with 2 layers of plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to completely enclose assembled casserole. Spread mixture in large shallow pan; cool mixture completely, covered, 30 to 45 minutes in refrigerator. Spoon mixture into baking dish; cover with another layer of plastic wrap. Freeze unbaked casserole about 8 hours or until completely frozen. Transfer frozen casserole to labeled 2-gallon resealable freezer plastic bag. Remove air; seal and freeze up to three months. To bake: Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Remove plastic wrap from casserole; place in baking dish. Cover tightly with foil; thaw completely in refrigerator, 24 to 48 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 50 to 60 minutes or until casserole is heated through (165°F in center).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 5 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CREAMY ARTICHOKE BAKED PASTA



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A creamy, rich, and cheesy vegetarian white baked pasta with loads of flavor-rich artichoke hearts tossed in. Just add leftover turkey or cooked chicken for the carnivores!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces tube shaped pasta (I used cavatappi, cooked)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup half and half
1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup Italian blend shredded cheese (divided (10 ounces total)*)
1 14-ounce can marinated artichokes, drained and chopped
Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Set a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Once the oil, is hot, add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add in the milk, half and half, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper.
  • Simmer over medium heat until warmed through, but don't let the mixture boil as you don't want to scorch the milk.
  • Once the milk is hot, add in 2-1/2 cups shredded cheese and stir to combine. You want the cheese to fully melt in a creamy sauce.
  • Add in the cooked pasta and chopped artichokes and stir to fully combine. Taste the mixture and season with a desired amount of kosher salt and pepper.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the pasta mixture to an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish. Otherwise, you can bake the pasta right in the skillet.
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and add to the oven. Bake until the top of the pasta is browned and bubbly, 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
  • Note: You can also opt to first cook the pasta in the pan with water, drain and set aside. Then make the recipe as written. This helps cut down on dishes.

ARTICHOKE AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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With a flavor that's similar to the popular dip, this rich and comforting chicken artichoke casserole will warm you up on chilly nights. -Amy Nutoni, La Crescent, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, artichokes, soup, cheese, mayonnaise, milk, garlic, onion powder and pepper. Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 41g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1085mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Try this homey and comforting casserole for an alternate main dish at Thanksgiving. The spinach adds nice color, and the red pepper flakes add a pleasant, mild heat. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
TOPPING:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat; sauté the mushrooms and onion until tender. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and seasonings. Stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, cheeses and mushroom mixture. Stir in pasta., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. , Mix the topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and topping is golden brown, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

BAKED ARTICHOKE PASTA WITH CREAMY GOAT CHEESE



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This cheese-filled pasta bake gets its sweet and crunchy topping from a layer of canned fried onions and Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Canned artichokes give it a savory depth, while a combination of goat cheese, cream cheese and mozzarella make it wonderfully gooey. Make sure to use plain - not marinated - artichokes, which will be too sharp and acidic here. You're looking for a mellow richness in this comforting casserole.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Salt, as needed
1 pound fusilli, farfalle or other short pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 large bunch scallions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
4 fat garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
8 ounces cream cheese (1 cup), cubed
6 ounces goat cheese, cubed
2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts (not marinated), drained and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups canned fried onions
6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped parsley
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli according to package directions until 3 minutes shy of al dente. Reserve 3 cups pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large oven-proof skillet, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook scallion whites until softened, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook another 1 minute. Stir in red-pepper flakes, and cook another 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in 1 1/2 cups pasta water, cream cheese and goat cheese, and simmer, whisking, until smooth. Stir in artichokes, 1 cup fried onions, the mozzarella, the parsley, the dill and the reserved scallion greens, then stir in cooked pasta and black pepper. Add more pasta water if it seems too dry; you want this to be fairly liquid, because the pasta will soak up the sauce as it bakes. Taste and add some salt if needed.
  • Top pasta with remaining cup of fried onions and the Parmesan. Bake until filling is bubbly and onions are browned, about 10 to 20 minutes. Serve drizzled with olive oil, and with more red-pepper flakes on the side if you like.

ARTICHOKE PASTA



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This simple, delicious Artichoke Pasta is made with lemon, butter, and plenty of Parmesan. And it's made with frozen artichoke hearts so you can enjoy it year-round.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fettuccine ((1 cup pasta water reserved, see notes 1 and 2))
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion (large, chopped)
1 teaspoon lemon zest ((see note 3))
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
18 ounces frozen artichoke hearts (thawed and drained (see note 4))
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ((about 3 ounces))

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and oil until melted and combined. Add onion, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in artichokes and sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
  • To a large serving bowl, add drained pasta, artichoke mixture, 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid, and cheese. Toss until combined, adding more liquid if needed to bring the sauce together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 379 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Spinach artichoke pasta casserole? Yes, please! We combined your favorite ingredients into one great dinner dish that's easy to prepare.

Provided by Cheryl Najafi

Categories     dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb large shells
1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese (warmed to soften)
1 lb baby spinach
10 oz box frozen artichoke hearts (defrosted)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese (shredded, divided)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9" x 13" casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Place the spinach in a large colander and rinse well. Pour the spinach with water clinging to the leaves into the hot, dry pot and cook until wilted and bright green. Return the spinach to the colander and drain.
  • Fill the pot with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook al dente (for about 3 minutes less than the package called for).
  • While the pasta is cooking, squeeze the spinach then chop coarsely.
  • Drain al dente pasta in the colander and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add diced onion, garlic powder, sour cream, warmed cream cheese, chopped spinach and chopped artichokes and stir to combine.
  • Add milk, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of shredded pepper Jack cheese, salt and red pepper flakes and stir until well combined. Add drained pasta and fold until evenly distributed. Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish and sprinkle top with remaining ½ cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly and beginning to brown on top. Remove from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 593 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ARTICHOKE PASTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Artichoke Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bberberi

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (10 ounce) package pasta shells
2 (7 ounce) cans artichoke hearts
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  • Mix pasta with artichoke hearts.
  • Saute mushrooms and onion in butter until soft.
  • Mix together pasta and artichoke mixture with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine and seasonings.
  • Pour mixture into a medium casserole dish. Top with tomato slices.
  • Cook casserole at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot.
  • Garnish with fresh oregano if desired.
  • *** You can also microwave this dish. The only part you would change is Step 3. You would place mushrooms and onion with butter in a microwave dish. Cover and Microwave at high for 3 minutes Continue to follow directions above and then microwave at High for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.6, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 39.1, Sodium 435, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 7.1, Protein 16.2

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PASTA BAKE



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 10-ounce bag frozen spinach
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
1 pound rigatoni
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
One 4-ounce jar artichoke hearts packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • Microwave the spinach according to the package instructions, then allow to cool slightly. Squeeze out the excess water with a kitchen towel and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
  • In a large room-temperature saucepan, add the olive oil and garlic. Turn on the heat to medium and allow the garlic to cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, then add the spinach and artichokes and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add about 3/4 cup pasta water and the cream cheese and dried basil to the saucepan and allow the cream cheese to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more of the pasta water if necessary to thin out the sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
  • Add the rigatoni to the sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (if your pan is oven-safe, you can skip this step). Top with the shredded mozzarella. Broil on high until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY ARTICHOKE PASTA



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Make a luscious pasta dish with no cheese, cream or butter? Absolutely! The canned artichoke hearts get blended into a creamy sauce that's mixed with roasted red peppers, olives, capers and fresh herbs for a colorful dinner. This is an out-of-the-box, unexpected vegan pasta dish that will delight your family and be easy on the budget.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried fettuccine (see Cook's Note)
Two 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved
3 tablespoons capers
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente.
  • Meanwhile, blend the drained artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the roasted red peppers, olives, capers and red pepper flakes and sauté until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a drizzle of oil if needed. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is slightly softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the blended artichoke hearts, then reduce the heat to low.
  • When the pasta is ready, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the artichoke sauce. Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss together until the sauce and water become a cohesive creamy mixture, add more pasta water as needed. Turn off the heat. Add the basil and parsley, toss to combine and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh artichokes if possible: Fresh artichokes have a more vibrant flavor and texture than canned or frozen artichokes.
  • Trim the artichokes properly: To trim artichokes, cut off the stem and the top third of the leaves. Then, use a sharp knife to remove the choke, which is the fuzzy center of the artichoke.
  • Cook the artichokes until they are tender: Artichokes can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, and roasting. Cook the artichokes until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This recipe calls for a combination of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses to create your own unique flavor combination.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Serve the casserole immediately: Artichoke pasta casserole is best served immediately after it is made. The casserole can be reheated, but it is not as good as when it is first made.

Conclusion:

Artichoke pasta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The casserole is made with fresh artichokes, pasta, cheese, and a creamy sauce. It is baked until golden brown and bubbly. Artichoke pasta casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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