Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant flavors of artichokes and basil in a creamy and savory pasta sauce. This delectable dish is not just a meal; it's an experience that will transport your taste buds to a Mediterranean paradise. The artichokes, known for their unique texture and nutty flavor, add a delightful dimension to the sauce, while the basil infuses it with a refreshing and aromatic touch. Imagine twirling your pasta through this luscious sauce, each bite enveloped in a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also offers variations to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a chunky or smooth sauce, a creamy or a tangy kick, or the addition of vegetables or cheese, you'll find all the inspiration you need within this article. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect artichoke basil pasta sauce that will elevate your pasta nights to a whole new level.
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CREAMY ARTICHOKE PASTA
Make a luscious pasta dish with no cheese, cream or butter? Absolutely! The canned artichoke hearts get blended into a creamy sauce that's mixed with roasted red peppers, olives, capers and fresh herbs for a colorful dinner. This is an out-of-the-box, unexpected vegan pasta dish that will delight your family and be easy on the budget.
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente.
- Meanwhile, blend the drained artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the roasted red peppers, olives, capers and red pepper flakes and sauté until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a drizzle of oil if needed. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is slightly softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the blended artichoke hearts, then reduce the heat to low.
- When the pasta is ready, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the artichoke sauce. Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss together until the sauce and water become a cohesive creamy mixture, add more pasta water as needed. Turn off the heat. Add the basil and parsley, toss to combine and serve.
LINGUINE WITH ARTICHOKE-TOMATO SAUCE
When you need a toss-together pasta dish, this is just the ticket. Tart marinated artichokes enhance the tomatoes. The sauce is so flavorful, no one will miss the meat. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, coarsely chop tomatoes, reserving liquid. Drain artichokes, reserving 1/4 cup marinade. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, artichokes, capers, tomato paste, basil, sugar, salt, pepper and reserved tomato liquid and artichoke marinade., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain linguine and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with tomato mixture and remaining oil. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
LINGUINE WITH TOMATOES AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Categories Cheese Pasta Tomato Vegetable Vegetarian Quick & Easy Artichoke Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, reserved juices, basil and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add artichokes with marinade to sauce and cook 2 minutes. Add pasta and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese to sauce. Toss until sauce coats pasta and mixture is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing remaining 1 cup Parmesan separately.
ARTICHOKES IN A GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL SAUCE
I used to work in a fabulous Italian restaurant, and the cooks taught me how to make this dish. I have modified it a bit, but it's very similar, and incredibly delicious.
Provided by SLW0784
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add seashell pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in the garlic, basil, and artichoke hearts, and cook 5 minutes, until heated through. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 804.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
ARTICHOKE-BASIL PASTA SAUCE
"I received this recipe from my college roommate, and it quickly became one of my favorites," notes Janet Bischof of Sumter, South Carolina. "Basil gives the meatless pasta sauce just the right taste."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain artichokes, reserving marinade; set artichokes aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in reserved marinade for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the artichokes, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, sugar and salt if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED ARTICHOKES
Lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan and basil come together for a silky and vibrant sauce that makes this weeknight-friendly pasta sing. The addition of roasted artichoke hearts adds texture and complements the zestiness of the dish. There's no better time than a weeknight to embrace canned or frozen artichoke hearts, as they are immensely less work than whole fresh ones, and they roast beautifully - and effortlessly - in a hot oven. Holding onto that salty, starchy pasta water is key to ensuring that each spaghetti noodle is enveloped in the lemony sauce; use it judiciously to emulsify the sauce as you quickly toss it.
Provided by Naz Deravian
Categories dinner, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently pat the artichoke hearts with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Place the artichoke hearts in a mound in the center of the baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt, season with pepper and gently toss to combine. Scatter the artichoke hearts in an even layer and roast for 20 minutes. Flip the hearts and roast for an additional 10 minutes, until browned and a little crisp around the edges.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, in a serving dish large enough to accommodate the spaghetti, add the Parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the lemon zest; toss to combine. Add the lemon juice and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; stir to combine. The mixture should resemble a thick paste.
- Place the serving dish next to the pasta pot. Scoop out and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of it over the Parmesan-lemon mixture; stir to thin out the mixture a little.
- Using tongs, lift out some of the spaghetti (with its cooking water still clinging to it) and transfer to the Parmesan-lemon mixture; quickly toss and drag the spaghetti in a circular motion around the dish to incorporate the sauce. Repeat until you have transferred and tossed all of the spaghetti.
- Add the butter, basil and 1 tablespoon of the pasta water to the spaghetti, and keep tossing until you have a silky sauce clinging to it. Add more pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
- Top with the roasted artichokes, a little more black pepper and torn basil, and serve.
ARTICHOKE AND BLACK OLIVE PASTA SAUCE
Make and share this Artichoke and Black Olive Pasta Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by semichee
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the marinara with the pasta sauce in a medium sized pot. Let the sauce boil. Add the artichoke hearts and olives. Stir once and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil water and cook 1.5 cups of favorite pasta according to packaged directions.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 820.7, Carbohydrate 69.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 12.4
PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES AND BASIL
Make and share this Pasta With Artichokes and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Immediately drain. Return pasta to pan; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, place artichoke hearts in a colander under cold running water to separate. In a large skillet cook and stir artichokes, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in tomato and basil; cook and stir about 2 minutes more or until heated through. Add artichoke mixture to pasta. Toss gently to mix. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings.
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES, OLIVES, AND TOMATOES
Vibrant, bold flavors await in this healthier pasta dish inspired by the unmistakable tastes of the Mediterranean.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in artichokes and cook until starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add olives and half of the tomatoes; cook until tomatoes start to break down, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta to skillet. Stir in remaining tomatoes, oil, cheese, and basil. Thin with reserved pasta water if necessary to coat the spaghetti. Serve with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 18 g
Tips:
- For a smoother sauce, blend the artichokes and basil in a food processor until they reach your desired consistency.
- If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute milk or even water, but the sauce will be thinner.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms.
- If you want a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine.
Conclusion:
This artichoke basil pasta sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover artichokes. The sauce is creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. Serve it over your favorite pasta, and you have a meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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