**A delightful culinary journey awaits with our versatile pasta recipes, each featuring the vibrant flavors of artichokes and basil.** From a classic Italian pasta salad, perfect for warm summer gatherings, to a creamy baked pasta bursting with cheesy goodness, these dishes offer a symphony of textures and flavors. Indulge in the simplicity of spaghetti tossed with artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-basil dressing, or savor the richness of a creamy artichoke and basil pesto sauce coating your favorite pasta. For a hearty and comforting meal, try our baked pasta with artichokes, spinach, and three types of cheese, sure to warm you up on a cozy evening. And for a lighter option, our pasta salad with marinated artichokes, fresh arugula, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette will transport you to a Mediterranean paradise. Whichever recipe you choose, these pasta dishes promise an unforgettable culinary experience.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
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
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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
PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES
Fresh and good. You can sub the baby artichokes with regular artichokes, but you will need to trim and peel them to eliminate the tough bits, slice them into quarters, and cut out the choke. This recipe comes from a trattoria called La Fontanina di San Pietro on the Tuscan coast, and I found it in Gourmet. The suggested pasta is tagliatelle, but I like it with thin spaghetti.
Provided by MariaLuisa
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To prepare the artichokes, peel the stems, break off any tough outer leaves, and cut off the tip to remove the spines. Chop them finely as they are done, and drop them in a bowl of water acidulated with the lemon juice.
- In a large skillet cook the scallion in the butter over low-medium heat, stirring until softened. Drain the artichokes, add them to the skillet, and cook them over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir often.
- Add the tomatoes and cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer, covered, for one minute. Turn off the heat.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the pasta al dente.
- Just before the pasta is done turn on the heat under the sauce to low. Drain the pasta well and add it to the skillet. Toss the pasta and sauce together.
- Serve the hot pasta with grated parmesan, a piacere (if desired).
CREAMY ARTICHOKE PASTA
This is a great fast and simple pasta dish, with a sauce that is lower in fat, yet creamy! If you like artichokes, you'll like this! You can adjust all the seasonings to suit your tastes.
Provided by ALIBUNNY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place olive oil, butter, and liquid from artichoke hearts in skillet. Cut artichoke hearts into bite-size pieces. When olive oil mixture is hot, add onion and garlic. Saute until soft and lightly browned. Stir in artichoke hearts and saute until heated through. Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and oregano. Remove from heat and stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Toss mixture with cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.7 g, Cholesterol 32.7 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 793 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked artichoke hearts. - If you have fresh artichokes, cook them according to the instructions in the recipe. - Be careful not to overcook the artichokes, or they will become tough. - Use fresh basil for the best flavor. - If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried basil. - Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat. - Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.Conclusion:
This pasta dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It's perfect for a vegetarian or vegan meal, and it can easily be adapted to suit your dietary needs. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy pasta dish, give this recipe a try!
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