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Delizioso, this Italian Artichoke Medley with Pasta is a healthy flavor-forward meal made all in one skillet with spinach, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. What’s more, the simple ingredients cook up so fast and easily but look like a gourmet meal!
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Why not make it an entirely Italian night? Put on some Italian music, pop open a bottle of Italian white wine, and serve Zuppa Toscana Soup to start and a loaf of Italian Bread. Then end the Artichoke Pasta meal with some freshly baked Italian Ricotta Cookies for dessert.
Why We Love This Recipe!
- Fast & Easy: Prepare the meal ingredients ahead, then cook it up fast when ready to dig in!
- Make it Your Own: Add protein, choose your pasta, and more; make it how you love it!
- A heart-healthy dish: This meal is good for you, chock full of veggies!
Ingredients Needed
- Artichoke Hearts: A 12 oz bag of frozen artichoke hearts makes this recipe super easy! No need to locate fresh artichokes.
- Olive Oil: Italian recipes are made rich with the full flavor of olive oil.
- Italian Dressing: Choose your favorite brand.
- Spinach: Fresh baby spinach is my favorite.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes are my choice, but you can use grape tomatoes as well.
- Herbs & Spices: Italian herbs and red pepper flakes bring all the flavors together! Just add salt and pepper, and you have a meal bursting with healthy flavor.
- Garlic: Chopped garlic clove brings the rich Italian taste forward.
- Pasta: Choose your favorite shape of pasta and cook until perfectly al dente.
Variations and Substitutions
- No frozen artichokes at the grocery store? You can substitute with canned artichoke hearts, just be sure to drain them well.
- For a gluten-free meal, substitute the pasta for your favorite gluten-free pasta or rice noodles.
- If you don’t have Italian Herb seasoning on hand, you can make your own homemade Italian seasoning from pantry items.
- Serving a large crowd? Double it up easily!
- Squeeze on a bit of fresh lemon juice to brighten it up!
Optional Noodles or Pasta:
- Zucchini Noodles
- Bowtie Pasta
- Penne Pasta
- Gluten-Free Pasta
How To Make Pasta with Artichokes and Spinach
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
Step 1 | Prep Ingredients
This recipe cooks really fast! So, I suggest you cook your choice of pasta ahead of time using the package directions. Then, cut and measure out all the ingredients, so they are ready to toss into a large nonstick skillet!
Step 2 | Sauté the Spices
Warm the skillet on medium-high heat, place in the olive oil, chopped garlic, dried Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes, and sauté for approximately 2 minutes.
Step 3| Add in the Veggies
Now it is time to add in the frozen artichoke hearts and stir gently and cook them until they are thawed and warm. Then stir in the pre-cut cherry tomatoes and stir those gently to avoid squishing them.
Next, add the fresh spinach, stirring gently to cook until all the leaves are nicely wilted.
Step 4 | Pour the Dressing Over
Pour your brand choice of Italian dressing all over the ingredients in the skillet and stir to combine. Then cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until warmed through.
Finally, remove the pan from the heat, scoop, and serve in a large bowl over your favorite pasta. Additionally, you can add in a protein at this point too! Chicken Pasta with Artichokes sounds yummy to me!
Below are some ideas for you to consider– Enjoy!
Optional Protein Add-ins:
Feel free to add any protein you love. This could also be served in a smaller portion alongside your favorite meat or protein like a perfectly seasoned chicken breast!
- Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
- Grilled Shrimp
- Precooked Chicken Sausage
- Precooked Meatballs
- Fresh Mozzarella Balls or Slices
- Shredded or Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Feta Cheese crumbles
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Recipe Tips
- If adding the pasta to this recipe, cook it first so it is ready to serve as soon as the rest is hot. And save some of the pasta water to add to the dish!
- Prep and measure all the ingredients before you start, since this recipe cooks very quickly.
- Add in leftover meats like grilled chicken, leftover steak cubes, and more!
Recipe FAQ’s
There are so many fresh vegetables you can add to this veggie pasta dish! Try adding green bell peppers, red bell peppers, yellow peppers, green onions, kalamata olives, black olives, lemon zest, red onion, and more.
Absolutely, this artichoke pasta would be great with more red pepper flakes, some cayenne pepper, black pepper, and some sautéed sweet onions.
What to Serve with Pasta with Artichokes Recipe
This dish is full of flavor and can stand on its own, but a few easy add-ons can really round it out. I love serving it with a fresh salad—try my Burrata Salad or a simple Caesar Salad. And you can’t go wrong with some Garlic Bread, Skillet Cornbread, or Sourdough Herb Ciabatta Rolls on the side to soak up that dressing.
If you want to bulk it up, toss in some grilled chicken, shrimp, or even rotisserie chicken for a protein boost. You could also keep it meatless and add white beans or sautéed mushrooms for something hearty.
Storage
Storage: Cover with foil or plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Freeze: This recipe cooks up so quickly, there is no reason to risk your veggies getting soggy!
More Delicious Italian Recipe Ideas
- Italian Sausage Tortellini Skillet
- Creamy Sausage Spaghetti (This can be made slightly spicy or not)
- Italian Stuffed Shells
- Easy Baked Ziti
- Stuffed Pizza Chicken
- Pasta Fagioli Soup
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Easy Skillet Italian Artichoke Medley with Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 ounce Bag frozen artichoke hearts, (you can also use canned, drained)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup Italian dressing
- 3 cups spinach
- 10 ounce cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- salt and pepper, to taste
- your favorite cooked pasta
Instructions
- ChoosePasta Cook using directions on package
- Gather and measure all ingredients This recipe cooks quickly.
- Heat skillet over medium High. In the heated skillet, place olive oil, chopped garlic, dried Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes and saute for approximately 2 minutes.
- Add in frozen artichoke hearts stir gently and cook for approximately 5-6 minutes until thawed. Then stir in cherry tomatoes stirring gently to cook for approximately 2 minutes.
- Next, add fresh spinach stirring gently to cook until wilted – approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour Italian dressing over the ingredients and stir to combine. Then cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. Remove pan from heat and serve over your favorite pasta.
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I do love me a good artichoke and this was a really easy meal to whip up for dinner! Thanks!
This recipe was a welcome change after all the holiday foods my family consumed. Healthy, yet so much flavor! We loved it!
Amazing, I adore easy, but fancy looking recipes and this one was perfect. My husband and I licked our plates clean last night! Thank you for a great recipe, will be making again and again!
This meal was nice and quick to make and so full of flavor. I love all the veggies!
I loved all of the ingredients in this medley. It was a new recipe for us and we didn’t have a bit leftover. I’ll definitely be making this one again.
Looks delicious going to have to try this. Love adding in the artichokes to this classic medley.
Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!
Such a great recipe & really colourful too. I struggle to know how best to cook artichokes so was really pleased to find this recipe.
This looks so amazing, and I can’t wait to try it! I think I’m going to add some bacon to mine.
Such incredible flavors here! Love anything with artichoke hearts. Thanks for the great recipe.