Spinach and artichoke pasta with bacon has become a family favorite because of how rich the flavors are in every bite. The perfect mixture of garlic, onions, peas, mozzarella, and your favorite pasta shape combined with a microwavable dip I always tend to have on hand. I hope you give this one a try!
I came up with this recipe because I bought a humongous bag of peas and I needed to get through it. So, originally I thought of just making peas, bacon, and pasta, but then I noticed that I had a container of spinach and artichoke dip from BJs Wholesale Club and an idea occurred! How simple would it be to just mix everything together with some mozzarella cheese? Let’s go!
Please note – these pictures are from a TikTok I made. Sorry for the low quality.
Ingredients
- Peas: frozen works great, and (surprise!) peas are a great source of Vitamin C!
- Onion: standard yellow is fine.
- Garlic cloves: fresh is always best, butI love to buy frozen! You can find them diced in most grocery stores.
- Olive oil: EVOO = a staple in any pasta recipe
- Bacon: cook to your liking; I prefer mine extra crispy.
- Pasta: I used rotini, but feel free to pick your favorite.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: adds that yummy stringiness to the dish
- Parmesan cheese: a nice finishing touch
- Salt and pepper: season as needed
- Spinach and artichoke dip: the main flavor profile of the dish. I got mine at BJ’s, but most grocery stores will have some version that will work.
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How To Make Spinach and Artichoke Pasta
Preheat over 450 degrees. Line baking sheet with slices of bacon and cook for 18 minutes or until cooked to your liking. I tend to like it extra crispy. This might not be your preference.
Cook your pasta according to the package and set it aside. In another pan, sautee garlic, onions, and a few tablespoons of olive oil until onions are translucent. Add in your peas, salt, and pepper, and cook through.
Meanwhile, microwave your spinach and artichoke dip according to the package.
When the bacon is finished, take it out and pat it dry. Then cut it up into tiny pieces. Remove any ends that are over burnt.
Combine all ingredients into one pot. Add in the mozzarella cheese, the remaining olive oil, and toss. Serve immediately. Add parmesan cheese if you’d like.
SO EASY to make! It’s all about assembling. Truth be told, most of the heavy lifting is done by the PREMADE DIP! So, you can’t go wrong with this spinach and artichoke pasta. I know this isn’t the fanciest of dishes, but I PROMISE YOU it is FILLED with flavor.
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Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Recipe
Spinach and artichoke pasta with bacon has become a family favorite because of how rich the flavors are in every bite. The perfect mixture of garlic, onions, peas, mozzarella, and your favorite pasta shape combined with a microwavable dip I always tend to have on hand. I hope you try this one!
Ingredients
- 2 cups peas
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 package bacon
- 1 pound of pasta
- 1 package of shredded mozzarella cheese
- parmesan cheese to top
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat over 450 degrees. Line baking sheet with slices of bacon and cook for 18 minutes or until cooked to your liking. I tend to like it extra crispy. This might not be your preference.
- Cook your pasta according to the package and set it aside. In another pan, sautee garlic, onions, and a few tablespoons of olive oil until onions are translucent. Add in your peas, salt, and pepper, and cook through.
- Meanwhile, microwave your spinach and artichoke dip according to the package.
- When the bacon is finished, take it out and pat it dry. Then cut it up into tiny pieces. Remove any ends that are over burnt.
- Combine all ingredients into one pot. Add in the mozzarella cheese, the remaining olive oil, and toss. Serve immediately. Add parmesan cheese if you'd like.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 335Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 198mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 12g