Johnny Carino’s Angel Hair Pasta with Artichokes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
607 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Johnny Carino’s Angel Hair Pasta with Artichokes
Description
This recipe prepares angel hair pasta cooked separately then combined with a skillet sauce made from olive oil sautéed with minced garlic until fragrant. Fresh diced Roma tomatoes provide acidity and freshness, while finely diced black olives and capers introduce salty, briny complexity. Drained, halved artichoke hearts add a subtle sweetness and tender texture. Optional addition of white wine during sauté adds depth once reduced.
The quick sauté on medium heat allows the flavors to meld without overcooking the ingredients. The angel hair pasta offers a delicate base that absorbs the flavorful sauce. The balance between garlic’s pungency, olive brininess, tomato brightness, and artichoke sweetness defines this dish's distinctive appeal.
The pasta is plated simply with sauce poured over, suitable as a main or side. This recipe works well with light salads or grilled seafood for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 cup Roma tomato diced
- 1/2 cup black olives finely diced
- 1/4 cup capers
- 4 ounces artichoke hearts drained, halved
- 16 ounces angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a medium-sized skillet aauté garlic in olive oil. Gook until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, diced black olives, capers, and halved artichoke hearts. Saute for two to three minutes on medium heat. If desired you can add 1/4 cup of white wine. You will want to cook cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes so the wine can reduce.
- Plate the angel hair pasta, and pour sauce over the pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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