Olive Garden's Hot Artichoke-Spinach Dip

1 cup diced artichoke hearts (frozen or canned, not marinated) 1/2 cup frozen, chopped spinach 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp garlic powder dash ground black pepper Put artichoke hearts and spinach in a microwave safe bowl and cut a slit in the top of the plastic wrap to let steam out, microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir and zap again for 2-3 minutes. (or boil over med heat in 1 cup of water for 10 min) Drain in a colander. Heat cream cheese in microwave for 1 min or heat on stove on med until hot. Add artichoke and spinach to cream cheese, stir well. Add remaining ingredients and stir well *you can use reduced fat cream cheese Serve with crackers, chips or toasted bread

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