Spanakopita Pasta with Marinated Artichokes, Spinach & Feta

2 SERVINGS

The familiar flavours of spanakopita are all in the house: Zesty lemon, tender spinach & feta cheese with a couple of extra surprises—marinated artichokes, baby tomatoes & cream cheese – all tossed in pasta shells – to make this dish a memorable one. 

Nutrition PER SERVING
Calories 890 kcal
Fat 29.0 g
Protein 7.0 g
Carbohydrate 56.0 g
Sodium 900 mg
Vegetarian

fresh ingredients

IN THE KIT

  • 8 oz
    spinach
  • 6 oz
    artichokes
  • 1 oz
    Greek seasoning
  • 4 oz
    baby tomatoes
  • 1 oz
    onion garlic blend
  • 4 oz
    feta
  • 2 oz
    cream cheese
  • 2 oz
    cream
  • 6 oz
    pasta
  • 1⁄2 pc
    lemon
  • 1 oz
    fresh basil

Not Included

Salt & pepper

Olive oil 

 

Kitchen Items Needed

Large high-sided pan

Medium pot 

Strainer

Zester

Small bowl

Plate 

Slotted spoon

cook along

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil;

Roughly chop artichokes, keeping any oils and juices;

Zest lemon, then juice into small bowl;

Cut baby tomatoes in half;

Remove leaves from stems & finely chop basil;

Roughly chop spinach.

1Boil Pasta

Add pasta to the pot of boiling water & boil, 9 to 11 min, until al dente. Reserving 1 cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain & toss with lemon zest a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.

2Sauté Spinach

In a large, high-sided pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high. Sauté spinach, 2 to 3 min, until wilted; season with salt & pepper. Using slotted spoon to remove as much water as you can, transfer to a plate & keep warm. Reserve the pan.

3Make Sauce

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high. Sauté garlic & onion blend, 30 sec. to 1 min, until fragrant. Add artichokes & tomatoes, sauté, 1 to 2 min, until just beginning to brown. Add cream cheese, cream, lemon juice, ½ the reserved cooking water & greek seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 min, until cream cheese has melted & the flavours have combined; season with salt & pepper.

4Combine Pasta & Serve

To the pan of sauce, add pasta & spinach. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 min, until coated. If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency. Divide the pasta between your bowls. Top with the feta & sprinkle with basil. Bon appétit!