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Italian Artichoke & Sausage Pasta
This Italian Artichoke & Sausage Pasta is tasty, quick and easy dinner idea. The perfect pasta recipe for weeknight or weekend.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
4
- 4-5 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 clove garlic (minced)
- 3-4 artichokes (cleaned fresh or frozen quartered)
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper (if desired)
- 3/4 cup water (divided)
- 2-3 Italian sausages (hot, medium or mild casing removed and chopped)
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 3-4 cup pasta (small cooked)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan add the olive oil, garlic, artichokes, spices and water.
- 2
Cook covered, stirring occasionally on low medium heat, until almost all the water evaporates and the artichokes are almost tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped Italian sausage a little water and cook on medium heat stirring occasionally until cooked through and tender.
- 4
While the sausage is cooking, boil the pasta until al dente.
- 5
To the pan add the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup of pasta water, cook tossing on high heat for about 30 seconds. Serve immediately sprinkled with parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!