spinach artichoke dip pasta

Ingredients For spinach artichoke dip pasta

• 1

  (13oz) box shell pasta
• 1 tsp

  butter
• 2 tsp

  minced fresh garlic
• 1

  8 oz package reduced fat (not fat free) cream cheese
• 1/2 c

  milk
• 1/2 c

  reduced fat sour cream
• 1 Tbsp

  lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1/4 tsp

  red pepper flakes
• 1

  14 oz can artichoke hearts (packed in water), drained and chopped
• 1

  9 oz package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry in a clean towel
• 1/2 c

  shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 c

  cup chopped cooked chicken (optional)
• •additional parmesan for serving