Best 3 Fresh Sauce With Artichokes And Pine Nuts Recipes

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Unleash your culinary talents and embark on a delightful journey to create a fresh sauce with artichokes and pine nuts, a vibrant and flavorful sauce that will transform your pasta dishes into culinary masterpieces. With its vibrant green hue, this sauce bursts with a symphony of flavors, combining the earthy notes of artichokes, the nutty sweetness of pine nuts, and the tangy brightness of lemon.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ORZO WITH ARTICHOKES AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pine Nut     Artichoke     Parsley     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups orzo (10 oz)
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 (14-oz) can whole artichoke hearts (not marinated)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in a 4- to 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
  • While orzo cooks, lightly toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 1 minute, then coarsely chop.
  • Drain artichoke hearts in a large sieve and rinse well. Pull off leaves from bases of hearts and quarter bases. Rinse leaves and bases well, then drain thoroughly.
  • Stir together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add orzo, pine nuts, artichokes (leaves and bases), parsley, and zest and toss to combine.

FRESH SAUCE WITH ARTICHOKES AND PINE NUTS



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One day, I was at a loss for what to make for dinner. So I scanned my refrigerator and cabinets. This is what developed. It has become a family favorite. Serve over al dente angel hair pasta.

Provided by JoeO

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
20 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts - drained, squeezed, and sliced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 leaves fresh basil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pine nuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pine nuts are fragrant and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer until tomatoes have softened, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir toasted pine nuts, basil, and Parmesan cheese into sauce; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 692.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, PINE NUTS AND BASIL



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Categories     Nut     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Basil     Pine Nut     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 6-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
Salt and pepper
9 ounces angel hair pasta, freshly cooked
Grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and garlic and sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan separately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh artichokes: Fresh artichokes have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned or frozen artichokes. If you can't find fresh artichokes, you can use canned or frozen artichokes, but be sure to drain and rinse them well before using.
  • Trim the artichokes properly: To trim artichokes, first cut off the stem. Then, use a sharp knife to cut off the thorny leaves. Finally, use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy choke from the center of the artichoke.
  • Cook the artichokes until they are tender: Artichokes should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. You can cook artichokes in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, and roasting.
  • Use good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this sauce, so be sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Add the pine nuts at the end: Pine nuts can burn easily, so it's best to add them to the sauce at the very end of the cooking process.

Conclusion:

This fresh sauce with artichokes and pine nuts is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for pasta, chicken, fish, and vegetables. The sauce is also a great way to use up leftover artichokes. So next time you have some artichokes on hand, be sure to try this recipe!

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