Artichoke Pasta
Super simple Artichoke Pasta made with marinated artichokes, lemon, garlic and parmesan. This pasta recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and with a "no-cook" pasta sauce all you need to do is boil the pasta and it's ready. Another great, quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 15 oz pasta (long or short) ( (400g))
- 1 heaped cup marinated artichoke hearts in oil ((280g))
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan ((50g) plus extra for serving)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
- 1/2 juice lemon
- 1 cup frozen peas ((100g))
- 4-5 torn fresh basil leaves (for serving (optional))
Instructions
- 1
Add the artichokes (reserve the oil), parmesan, garlic clove and lemon juice to a bowl.
- 2
Blitz to a smooth paste using an immersion blender adding a little reserved oil as needed. You can also use a food processor, Set aside.
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. When the pasta is almost done (about 1 minute away from al dente) add the peas and boil for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 4
Reserve one cup of pasta water then drain. Add the pasta and peas back to the pot and add the artichoke mixture.
- 5
Add a splash of reserved pasta water (around 1-2 tbsp) and toss the pasta to coat it evenly in the sauce. Add just enough water to loosen the sauce (you won't need it all).
- 6
Serve with basil and more parmesan if desired.