Spinach and Artichoke Dip Baked Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and rough chop 20 cloves of garlic.
  2. 2Sprinkle the chopped garlic with a little bit of salt.
  3. 3Crush the garlic a little bit with the side of your knife.
  4. 4Melt a knob of butter and start cooking the garlic over medium-low heat until nice and golden.
  5. 5Add black pepper and red pepper flakes to the cooking garlic.
  6. 6Boil the pasta for only 5 minutes, then drain it.
  7. 7Cut up about 12 oz of jarred or canned artichokes.
  8. 8Add a full pound of frozen chopped spinach and cook it off over medium-high heat for a few minutes to get rid of all the water.
  9. 9Add a block of Boursin cheese and melt it into the mixture.
  10. 10Stir in a cup of full-fat Greek yogurt.
  11. 11Stir in your par-cooked pasta.
  12. 12Top with low moisture mozzarella and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb short pasta (such as fusilli)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 20 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz jarred or canned artichokes, drained
  • 16 oz frozen chopped spinach
  • 5.2 oz Boursin or Gournay cheese
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • low moisture mozzarella cheese

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can use half cream cheese and half Greek yogurt if you prefer a less tangy flavor.
  • Do not fully make the garlic into a paste, but crush it a little with the side of your knife.
  • Cook the spinach over medium-high heat for a few minutes to get rid of all the water.