Ingredients

8 ounces penne (gluten free for gluten free)

2 tablespoons butter

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

3 tablespoons flour (rice flour or masa harina for gluten free)

2 cups milk

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped

8 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1: Start cooking your pasta as directed on the package.

Step 2: Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3: Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 4: Sprinkle in the flour and cook for a few minutes while stirring.

Step 5: Add the milk and cook while stirring until it thickens up, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6: Add the cheese and cook while stirring until they melt, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7: Add the artichokes and spinach and cook while stirring until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8: Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat and enjoy.