By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026

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Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Serves 1

396 cal · 45 min

Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Recipe GLPR62dc1172915b71

4.3(1)
Italian
Main Course
45 min
396 cal
Servings: 1
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A creamy, satisfying single-serving pasta dish combining tender whole grain shells with artichoke hearts, white beans, and fresh spinach in a smooth Philadelphia cooking cream sauce. Finished with garlic, Parmesan, and a crack of black pepper for a well-rounded meal.

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Ingredients

¾ cup whole grain pasta shells

2 tablespoons Philadelphia cooking cream

1 teaspoon minced garlic

½ cup canned artichoke hearts, quartered

½ cup white beans, drained and rinsed

1 handful fresh spinach

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta shells according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

  2. Return the drained pasta to the pot and reduce heat to medium-low.

  3. Add the cooking cream, minced garlic, artichoke hearts, and white beans to the pot. Stir gently until all ingredients are combined and the mixture is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add the fresh spinach and stir constantly until the leaves wilt slightly, about 1-2 minutes.

  5. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese until distributed throughout.

  6. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with additional Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

This one-serving pasta hits the mark on availability—all ingredients are standard at Charlotte chains like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart—and costs around $4 to $5 per serving depending on whether you use fresh or frozen spinach and canned artichokes. The stated 45 minutes is honest for a single serving, though you're really looking at 30 minutes of actual cook time plus setup. The caveat is portion: a single serving of cream pasta with beans reads light for most people, so you may find yourself doubling it, which changes the weeknight math. It reheats fine the next day and doesn't demand constant attention, making it a solid low-fuss lunch or light dinner.

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