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This easy Spinach Dip Baked Pasta is a delicious and easy dinner recipe hack you can make with just 4 easy ingredients!
Every since we made the TikTok Baked Feta Pasta Recipe, we can’t stop making easy pasta dishes like this super simple Spinach Dip Baked Pasta! All you need are just 4 ingredients to make this crazy easy dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy. We got all the ingredients from Trader Joe’s so if you love easy Trader Joe’s dinners, this one is for you!
Watch the video in this post to see how to make this easy Spinach Dip Baked Pasta Recipe.
How do you make Spinach Dip Baked Pasta?
The inspiration for this dish came when I was eating my favorite Trader Joe’s spinach dip. It’s insanely good with anything from crackers to toasted bread or on sandwiches. But it got me thinking it would be super creamy and good on hot pasta as an easy dinner food hack. If you like spinach artichoke dip, you could easily add artichoke hearts to this dish too!
We kept it simple this time by adding fresh chopped garlic and shredded parmesan cheese. Once you add the warm pasta, spinach dip, garlic, and cheese, bake until the cheese is toasty and melted. Each spoonful reminds you of that warm spinach dip flavor that is a crowd-pleaser. The fresh garlic here is a MUST as it brings a freshness to refrigerated dip and makes it taste more homemade, and adds that zingy garlic flavor. We garnished the top with Italian parsley before serving but only because we had some lying around. The parsley makes the dish look even prettier with the vibrant green. You could definitely omit this garnish if you don’t have it around though.
What can I add to make this baked spinach pasta recipe better?
As mentioned above, if you want a more authentic spinach artichoke dip flavor, you could add artichoke hearts that come canned for easy prep. This baked pasta would be amazing with grilled chicken for added protein. You could bring out the flavor of the spinach dip by adding water chestnuts which would add crunch and texture. If you wanted additional nutrition, you could add a handful of baby spinach or even frozen spinach would do! This spinach cheese pasta bake is super versatile and easy to whip up for a last minute family dinner. My kids absolutely loved it and that’s always a win too!
Spinach Baked Pasta Recipe – Ingredients:
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12 oz Dried Bowtie Pasta (or use any dried pasta shapes you have on hand)
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11oz Trader Joe’s Sour Cream Spinach Dip (you could try other brands of refrigerated spinach dips)
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1 Cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
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4-5 Cloves fresh chopped garlic
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Parsley (optional for granish)
Watch the video in this post to see how to make this easy Spinach Dip Baked Pasta Recipe.
Spinach Dip Baked Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz Dried Bowtie Pasta You can use other pasta shapes
- 11 oz Trader Joe's Sour Cream Spinach Dip Found in refrigerated section
- 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4-5 Cloves fresh chopped garlic
- Chopped Parsley Optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Boil your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain pasta well.
- Add pasta to a 9 inch oven proof casserole pan.
- Add the spinach dip and mix well.
- Add chopped garlic and mix well.
- Add 2/3 cup of the cheese and mix. Then top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.
- Bake for about 5-20 minutes until cheese is melted and toasty on top.
- Serve immediatlely.
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Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.