Baked Spinach and Artichoke Pasta

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C. Coat the baking dish with 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil.

   Ingredients used: 5.0 ml Olive Oil

   Cookware: baking dish

2. Step 2

   Boil the pasta until about 2 minutes short of tender according to its package directions, then drain well.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 340.0 gr penne pasta

   Cookware: colander, large pot

3. Step 3

   Heat the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil, 1.0 piece Onion

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Add the spinach in batches and stir over medium heat until wilted and excess moisture has evaporated.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 170.0 gr Spinach

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Reduce to low heat. Stir in the cream cheese and milk until smooth, then add the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 225.0 gr Cream Cheese, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 240.0 ml Milk, 6.0 gr Salt, 1.0 gr Turkish Red Pepper Flakes (Pul Biber)

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Stir the artichoke hearts, 150 gr mozzarella, and 40 gr Parmesan into the sauce until evenly combined.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 280.0 gr Artichoke Heart, 150.0 gr Mozzarella, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Fold the drained pasta into the prepared sauce, then transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spread it evenly.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking dish, large skillet, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Scatter the breadcrumbs, remaining 50 gr mozzarella, and remaining 20 gr Parmesan evenly over the pasta. Bake at 200°C until bubbling and golden on top.

   Timer: 20 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 40.0 gr Breadcrumb, 50.0 gr Mozzarella, 20.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

   Cookware: baking dish

10. Step 10

    Let the pasta rest before serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish