SPINACH & ARTICHOKE
w/Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
375o 45 minutes (or golden brown)
INGREDIENTS
1 lb whole wheat penne pasta
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 shallot, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can or 10oz box artichoke hearts, quartered
2 10oz frozen spinach, drained
4 Tbsp butter
2 cups milk
4 Tbsp flour
1 cup parmesan cheese (keep ½ aside for topping)
1-1/2 cups Gruyere cheese
Optional:
Chicken, cooked and diced
DIRECTIONS
In large pot, cook penne with 1 tsp salt, drain
In a small pan, add olive oil, shallots, and garlic. Cook until soft. Add artichokes cook until golden. Add in drained spinach.
In a small sauce pan, combine butter, milk, flour, ½ or parmesan, and all Gruyere cheese. Stir constantly until melted.
Place in baking dish
Top with remaining parmesan cheese
Bake
