Artichoke Lemon Pesto
User Reviews
4.5
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
861 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Artichoke Lemon Pesto
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Artichoke Lemon Pesto is a new spin on traditional pesto adding a tangy, hearty flavor. Pair with Pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese and serve over your favorite pasta!
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Ingredients
- 1 shallot , roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , roughly chopped
- 12 ounces artichoke hearts , drained
- 2 fresh lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta , cooked al dente according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts , lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes , drained minced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan reggiano cheese , finely grated
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the 1 shallot and 2 cloves garlic until well minced.
- Add the drained 12 ounces artichoke hearts, 2 fresh lemons, zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper. Finally, add the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, giving it 2-3 more pulses.
- Artichoke lemon pesto can be heated in a saucepan, tossed with 8 ounces rigatoni pasta or served cold over hot pasta.
- Equally divide pasta between 4 serving dishes and then spoon on pesto sauce, toasted 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 2 tablespoons sun dried tomatoes and grated 2 tablespoons parmesan reggiano cheese.
- If you've made this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
861kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
1039mg
(43%)
Potassium
600mg
(17%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1785IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
68.2mg
(76%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 861 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 861kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1039mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1785IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 68.2mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
39 reviews
Excellent
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