ARTICHOKE & LEMON PASTA

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While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony artichoke pasta. I developed my own version of it that our guests love. Try it with shrimp and kalamata olives. -Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (about 12 ounces)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, well drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a 6-qt. stockpot three-fourths full with water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In same pot of water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add artichoke hearts; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to pasta., Add asparagus, goat cheese, parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice and the remaining salt and oil; toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to coat. Heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 919mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Saad saad raja
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The artichokes and lemon give it a really unique and delicious flavor.


Turinawe Blair
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This pasta is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant. I love the bright and flavorful sauce.


Daniel Ifebuche
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I made this pasta for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


fadel mighty
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover artichokes. It's also a very light and refreshing dish, which is perfect for summer.


Victor Belcher
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This pasta is easy to make and very flavorful! I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olives to it for extra flavor.


Amber Blessding
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I love this pasta! It's so light and refreshing, and the artichokes and lemon give it a really unique flavor.


Sarina Young
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This pasta is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the artichokes and the lemon flavor.


Catherine Stout
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The artichokes and lemon give it a really unique and delicious flavor.


NinaMarie DeRenzo
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This pasta is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant. I love the bright and flavorful sauce.


DinoVerse
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I made this pasta for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Md. Nur Alam islam
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover artichokes. It's also a very light and refreshing dish, which is perfect for summer.


Corey
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I love this pasta! It's so simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olives to it for extra flavor.


ibrahim ahmed
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This pasta was easy to make and very flavorful! I added some grilled chicken to it and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rebecca Akua
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but this pasta was delicious! The lemon and garlic really balance out the flavor of the artichokes. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting pasta dish.


Abdur Rahman Samad Bji
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This pasta is amazing! I made it last night and my family loved it. The artichokes and lemon give it a really unique and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this again.