Spinach Dip Pasta
All the elements of spinach dip baked into a delicious orzo pasta dish. A creamy Parmesan sauce is loaded with spinach, artichokes, and orzo then topped with a crunchy tortilla chip topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon salted butter
2 cloves of garlic, grated
1 cup light cream
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cooked frozen spinach, drained of excess water
6 ounces of quartered artichoke hearts, diced into bite-sized pieces (if you can’t find a 6oz jar just use half of a 14oz can…do not use the marinated kind!)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Mozzarella cheese for topping
Crushed tortilla chips for topping
For the orzo
1 cup dry orzo pasta
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 can chicken broth (14.5 ounce can)
Instructions
1. Prepare the orzo. Melt the 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot then add the orzo. Toast over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Carefully pour in the chicken broth (watch out for splatter!) then raise heat to medium-high and cook for 10 minutes. Stir frequently at the end to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom. After 10 minutes, remove from heat.
2. While the orzo is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray and pie dish or 8×8 casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. Prepare the cream sauce. In a large pan add the 1/2 tablespoon of butter and melt over medium heat. Add the grated garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the light cream and heat for 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the softened cream cheese and whisk so it smoothly blends into the light cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
5. Stir in the diced artichokes, cooked spinach, and cooked orzo. Pour into your prepared baking dish.
6. Top with as much cheese and crushed chips as you’d like then broil until the Mozzarella cheese is browned and bubbly and the chips are browned. Keep a close eye on this so you don’t burn the chips.
Serve immediately, enjoy every bite!
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