Description
A delightful creamy pasta dish featuring artichokes, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta of choice (like penne or spaghetti)
- 1 pinch Salt (for boiling water)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 can Canned artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (basil and parsley, finely chopped)
- 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (for heat)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (for brightness)
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook your favorite pasta according to package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet for about 2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Add chopped artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and burst with flavor.
- Mix in fresh herbs like basil and parsley, stirring gently for another 2 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the artichoke mixture, tossing everything together with a splash of pasta water for an extra silky texture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add cherry tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
- This dish can be customized with any pasta type or additional vegetables you love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 8mg