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Easy Artichoke Pasta

Easy Artichoke Pasta, a fast and easy first plate Italian Recipe. Artichokes & spices tossed with Spaghetti, the perfect dinner idea.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 362 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 5-6 artichokes (fresh or frozen artichoke hearts)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 cups Cooked Spaghetti
  • 2-3 tablespoons Freshly grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl squeeze the juice of a lemon. Remove the tough, outer leaves from the artichoke (should be about 4 layers of leaveor until you reach leaves that are pale yellow. Cut in half (when you cut it in half , cut out the choke using a knife it looks almost furry, actually if you get artichokes fresh enough there might not even be a choke), thinly slice the artichoke and place in the bowl of water, stem should be cut from the artichoke, leave about 2-3 inches and clean, then (trim with a knife peeling off the tough outer layer slice the stem and place in bowl, (this keeps them from turning brown). Repeat with remaining artichokes.**
  2. In a large pan add the oil, garlic and the drained sliced artichokes, sprinkle with  oregano, salt and hot pepper flakes add the water and cook almost covered, until tender and water has evaporated (taste for salt).
  3. While artichoke slices are cooking, cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water.
  4. Add the cooked Spaghetti and 2-3 tablespoons of pasta water to the pan, cook on medium/high for approximately 1 minute tossing continuously. Serve immediately, top with freshly grated Pecorino or Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 3-4 days. Re-heat on the stove or in the microwave.
  • How to much pasta to use - rule of thumb is 2 ounces / 57 grams of dry pasta per person. Although you could increase to 2 1/2 ounces / 75 grams. This will yield approximately 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 cups cooked.

Nutrition Information

Calories 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 298mg (12%) Potassium 638mg (18%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 19.2mg (21%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362

% Daily Value*

Calories 362kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 298mg 12%
Potassium 638mg 14%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 21%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.