Spinach-Artichoke Peene

I love this recipe especially for our meatless nights. It's so easy and quick, and it's just wonderful. I can't say enough about just how great it is. It's like Spinach-Artichoke dip on pasta. Yummy!

Ingredients

• 5 ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream 
• (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb of peene pasta

Directions:

1. Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with the oil and butter.
2. When butter melts, add garlic and grated onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
4. Whisk in the broth, then the cream and bring to a simmer
5. Reduce heat to low.
6. Chop and separate spinach into pieces then add it to the sauce.
7. Stir in the artichokes and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Cook the peene in salted boiling water according to package directions, about 12 minutes.
9. Drain and toss with the spinach artichoke sauce.
10. Serve immediately