SPINACH ARTICHOKE WHOLE-WHEAT PENNE
This is a dish that can stand alone as an entree or be served up as a side. The flavors will remind you of decadent spinach artichoke dip - made with mounds of mayonnaise and tons of cheese. This dish however is a figure-friendly fake-out full of vitamins, fiber and protein. Even the spinach pesto is made with half the amount of extra-virgin olive oil I usually use, due to the addition of vegetable stock.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up it up to a boil to cook the pasta, season with some salt and cook to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in medium nonstick skillet. Add artichokes to heat through and lightly brown at edges.
- To clean spinach, fill sink with water, swish spinach around and let grit fall to bottom of sink. Dry leaves before using.
- In the bowl of a food processor add the shallot, 1/2 cup chicken stock, spinach leaves, mint, almonds and salt and pepper, to taste. If you have a hand held small-holed grater or a zester, grate garlic into the food processor. Adding a whole clove can result in stray big pieces of raw garlic, too bitter to bite down on. If you do not have a hand held grater, mince garlic and mash up into paste with a little salt. Turn processor on and add in about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
- Scrape the spinach pesto into the artichoke pan and loosely cover with foil. Bring mixture to a simmer over low to medium-low heat and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the reserved pasta cooking water, the pasta and the cheese. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce and heat for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
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Aaron Thomas
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful. However, the penne was a little dry. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more sauce.
Brodie Clydesdale
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices or herbs. The spinach and artichoke filling was good, but the penne was a little dry.
Jose Marte
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
rishan neely
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Munwar ali Munwar Ali solangi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less salt. The spinach and artichoke filling was good, but the penne was a little dry.
Leo Khiev
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sadi Kofarmata
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
crimela russel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my dish turned out great! The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.
Batman Irem
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices or herbs. The spinach and artichoke filling was good, but the penne was a little dry.
Catelyn Garvey
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family. The spinach and artichoke filling is creamy and flavorful, and the penne is cooked perfectly. I usually add some extra cheese to the top for a cheesy crust.
Alexandra Carrillo
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looki
Javier Torres
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The spinach and artichoke filling was creamy and flavorful, and the penne was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
xddrizxy
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but the way it was cooked in this recipe was perfect. The artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes also added a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this re
Akanbi Damilola
[email protected]This spinach artichoke whole wheat penne is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The combination of spinach, artichoke, and sun-dried tomatoes is perfect, and the whole wheat penne adds a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this again!