Torri pasta with artichokes in creamy sauce Recipe
The lemon-cream sauce with artichoke hearts with its bright, tangy flavor perfectly complements the whole wheat pasta.
Ingredients
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 400 g artichoke hearts from a jar, washed, drained and cut into small pieces
- 1 - 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups cream
- Fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 300 g whole wheat pasta (Torri di Pisa or similar short shaped pasta), cooked and drained
Directions
1.
In a large pan sauté the spring onions in hot oil over medium heat, approximately 2 minutes.
2.
Stir in the artichoke hearts, cook for 1 minute.
3.
Slowly add the cream, lemon juice and basil, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
4.
Add Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
5.
Spoon the sauce over to cover pasta. Sprinkle with additional chopped basil leaves.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 456g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 1131 | |
| Calories from Fat 478 | 42% |
| Total Fat 54.43g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 26.16g | 105% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium 905mg | 38% |
| Potassium 857mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 130.73g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.4g | 41% |
| Sugars 5.6g | 4% |
| Protein 31.94g | 51% |
