Trader Joe's Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta
This Trader Joe's Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta went viral on TikTok with good reason! It's absolutely delish and so easy to make! This recipe is a weeknight staple at our house!
Ingredients
- 16 oz. pasta (use your favorite shape!) reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid
- 2 8.8oz. containers Trader Joe's frozen Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 4 cooked chicken sausage links, sliced into rounds Such as these or similar. Feel free to substitute another protein like chicken or Italian sausage.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- juice from one lemon + Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking liquid, if you remember!!
- Brown Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add your sausage. Cook your sausage for 3-4 minutes until nicely browned.
- Warm Dip: While the sausage is cooking, heat up the spinach and artichoke dip. ln a microwave-safe bowl, place FROZEN dip. Heat dip in the microwave for about 3 minutes, stir, then heat again for 3-4 minutes, or until warm and melty. Keep an eye on it, and stir occasionally.
- Finish: Add pasta to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Then, add warm dip and stir, stir stir until the pasta is well-coated with the cheesy dip! Add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water if the consistency is too thick. Sprinkle in your garlic powder and stir well. Finish with a little lemon juice and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if you like! Serve right away!
Notes
Note: If you'd like to add extra veggies, knock yourself out! Extra spinach, cherry tomatoes, or even sauteed mushrooms would all be delicious!
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