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Yields:
8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Cal/Serv:
405
Our ideal easy weeknight dinner definitely involves pasta and plenty of it. This spinach artichoke take on baked pasta is so simple and has an easy creamy sauce that you'll be tempted to eat before ever adding the pasta. Trust us, it's worth waiting on the pasta!
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Ingredients
- 2
(9-oz.) packages cheese tortellini
- 3 Tbsp.
butter
- 2
cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
- 3 cups
milk
- 1 1/4 cups
shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/4 cup
freshly grated Parmesan
Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1
(10-oz.) package frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed of excess water
- 1
(15-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until almost al dente, about half the time called for on box. Drain.
- Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and stir until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute more. Slowly add milk and whisk until no lumps remain.
- Step 3Add ½ cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and lemon juice and simmer for 5 minutes. Add spinach and artichokes, stirring until well coated. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Step 4Add cooked tortellini and toss to combine. Pour pasta into a large baking dish and top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella.
- Step 5Bake until cheese is melty and sauce is bubbly, 20 minutes.
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