4.5 from 39 votes
Artichoke Lemon Pesto
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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 861 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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
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
% 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.