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Artichoke Pasta

Creamy, flavorful, and filling, this Artichoke Pasta will hit all the right notes for dinner! A simple creamy artichoke sauce is mixed with your favorite pasta for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients :

  • 8 ounces linguine pappardelle, or other long pasta, reserve ½ cup pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts drained and coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh spinach packed, optional
  • Optional Garnish
  • shredded Parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley or basil

Directions :

  • Add pasta to a large pot of salted water. Cook according to package directions. Drain well, reserving ½ cup pasta water, do not rinse.
  • Meanwhile, in a 12" skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and add garlic, cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add white wine, broth, and lemon juice, then simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in artichokes, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water and add to the skillet. Simmer 1 minute more.
  • Add cooked pasta, spinach, and 2 tablespoons of pasta water and mix well adding additional pasta water if needed. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.