Cook pasta according to package directions.

Combine spinach and 1 tablespoon water in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.

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Transfer to a small bowl.

Add cream cheese and milk to the pan; whisk until the cream cheese is melted.

Add Parmesan, garlic powder and pepper; cook, whisking until thickened and bubbling.

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Drain as much liquid as possible from the spinach.

Stir the drained spinach into the sauce, along with artichokes and the pasta.

Cook until warmed through.

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These are the most nutritious parts of the seed, containing antioxidants, fiber and nutrients.

Whole grains have been shown to support heart health andreduce chronic inflammation.

The jot down of fiber in artichokes is inulin, which provides food for your beneficial gut bacteria.

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Be sure to cook the pasta according to the package directions.

This creamy pasta is delicious on its own with a side salad for a quick and easy meal.

After cooking the spinach, drain in a mesh strainer and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

The artichoke hearts should be drained well and squeezed dry before chopping.

Additional reporting byJan ValdezandCarrie Myers, M.S.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

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