<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Viral Spinach and Artichoke Pasta</strong><br />
The viral tik tok recipe is completely worth trying! This Trader Joe’s frozen spinach dip is amazing with chips but with pasta <!--more--></p>
<p>and garlic chicken sausage all tossed together it is a completely different story. This creamy, cheesy mix makes a perfect sauce. It is simple and hardy can easily feed 4 people with some garlic ciabatta on the side. As I continue to train for my first marathon, I can use all the pasta and protein I can get! This is flexible with changing the flavor of chicken sausage you use.[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1706699140284-4a51c54c-4c62-8" include="1625,1624,1627"][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1 (8.82 oz) frozen package of Trader Joe’s Creamy Spinach &amp; Artichoke Dip<br />
8 oz. Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta<br />
1/2 cup reserved pasta water<br />
1 (12 oz) package Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage<br />
1 TBPS Olive Oil[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width="6" grid_id="vc_gid:1706699160994-72c96024-cada-4" include="1628"][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Instructions:</strong><br />
1. Boil 8 cups of water in your favorite <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Standard-02616-Professional-Stainless/dp/B07MZR1HHY?crid=3V11IGDN8T8ID&amp;keywords=large%2Bstock%2Bpot%2Bwith%2Blid&amp;qid=1695946401&amp;s=home-garden&amp;sprefix=large%2Bstock,garden,97&amp;sr=1-2-spons&amp;ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=0e8613f7de8f1f05083c6daff8925cce&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Large Stock Pot</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U1OCPWQ?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=8298bb4aa21ad15cc935039b214948de&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dutch Oven</a>, add Farfalle pasta and cook according to instructions about 12 minutes, you want this al dente.<br />
2. Slice the chicken sausage into ¼ inch slices, add to skillet with 1 TBSP of olive oil and cook on medium heat until browned<br />
3. Heat the spinach &amp; artichoke dip in the microwave according to instructions. Melt slowly being sure to not overcook<br />
4. Once the dip has been heated add 1/2 cup of pasta water and mix thoroughly<br />
5. Add cooked pasta, spinach dip and sausage to skillet or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U1OCPWQ?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=loveforthysel-20&amp;linkId=8298bb4aa21ad15cc935039b214948de&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dutch Oven</a> and mix well<br />
6. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and Enjoy![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>
