Lunch: Artichoke Florentine Pasta Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Artichoke Florentine Pasta Recipe

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
6 tablespoons butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 16 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup Italian-style panko (Japanese) bread crumbs

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or just until wilted. Remove from pot.
In same pot, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, wine and seasonings; stir until smooth. Stir in artichoke hearts; heat through.
Drain pasta; add to sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in spinach mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Serve immediately.

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