I’m Hungry: Pasta Pokey Artichokey

Not sure how this name came about but I'm sure my kids had something to do with it when they first had this yummy pasta dish. It's a more kid friendly version of a recipe I clipped out of a Real Simple magazine a while back. Super easy and perfect for the chilly days ahead. Ingredients: 1/2 box of whole wheat short pasta (like penne or rigatoni) 1 14 oz jar artichoke hearts, rinsed and quartered 1 9 oz pack frozen creamed spinach, thawed (make sure it's creamed!) 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 cups grated mozzarella black pepper   To prepare: 1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return pasta to pot. 2. Add the artichoke hearts, spinach, parmesan and half the mozzarella, and a dash of pepper to the pasta. Toss to combine. Note: I often add a splash of milk or a tablespoon of cream cheese if I have it on hand to make it extra creamy. 3. Transfer mixture to a shallow 2-quart baking dish (I usually place the dish on a cookie sheet as well to catch and cheesy overflow). Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. 4. Place under the broiler for 2-3 mins until cheese melts and turns golden brown in spots. Enjoy!

Not sure how this name came about but I'm sure my kids had something to do with it when they first had this yummy pasta dish. It's a more kid friendly version of a recipe I clipped out of a Real Simple magazine a while back. Super easy and perfect for the chilly days ahead.

Ingredients:

1/2 box of whole wheat short pasta (like penne or rigatoni)

1 14 oz jar artichoke hearts, rinsed and quartered

1 9 oz pack frozen creamed spinach, thawed (make sure it's creamed!)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 cups grated mozzarella

black pepper

 

To prepare:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return pasta to pot.

2. Add the artichoke hearts, spinach, parmesan and half the mozzarella, and a dash of pepper to the pasta. Toss to combine. Note: I often add a splash of milk or a tablespoon of cream cheese if I have it on hand to make it extra creamy.

3. Transfer mixture to a shallow 2-quart baking dish (I usually place the dish on a cookie sheet as well to catch and cheesy overflow). Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

4. Place under the broiler for 2-3 mins until cheese melts and turns golden brown in spots.

Enjoy!

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Weekend Wrap-up: November 28-29, 2015