Zesty Lemon-Artichoke Pasta with a Kick

Ingredients

- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or linguine recommended)
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Typically, this takes around 7-9 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.

3. Cook the Artichokes:
- Add the quartered artichoke hearts to the skillet.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and stir gently for about 3 minutes until the artichokes are warmed through.

4. Combine Ingredients:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Toss everything together over medium heat until the pasta is thoroughly coated and the ingredients are well combined, approximately 2 minutes.

5. Season and Serve:
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, garnishing each plate with additional cheese and parsley if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Prepare Time: PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Pasta Recipe
- Lemon Artichoke Pasta
- Easy Dinner
- Zesty Pasta
- Stove-top Dish
- Vegetarian Meal
- Quick Dinner
- Italian Cuisine
- Spring Dinner
- Healthy Pasta Dish

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,240 calories

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