There are a lot of pasta recipes that I would make and eat in a heartbeat. And this cavatelli lemon artichoke pasta is the new addition.
You’ll be amazed how few simple ingredients turn into a spectacular pasta bowl.
Main Ingredients
Cavatelli - you can make it with store bought or homemade cavatelli. But you probably guessed it, you get extra points (and flavors) for homemade ones. Learn How To Make Cavatelli In 3 Easy Steps. Having said that, you can also make pasta with artichokes using any quality short durum wheat pasta.
Artichokes - I really love using fresh artichokes whenever they’re in season. And here’s a quick tutorial with pictures How To Trim & Clean Fresh Artichokes that’ll come handy whenever you’re using fresh artichokes for this pasta. Having said that, you can always go with frozen artichokes hearts as well.
Full Recipe
Cavatelli Pasta with Artichokes
Ingredients
- 16-20 oz fresh homemade cavatelli or 12 oz if using dry cavatelli
- 2 artichokes medium size
- 1 lemon juice
- Handful of fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon better than bouillon or ⅓ - ½ of a regular bouillon cube
- 3 large garlic cloves
- Pinch of chili flakes optional
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by trimming and cleaning artichokes, cutting in half and placing them in a bowl with fresh water with lemon juice.
- This can be done a few minutes/ hours ahead.When ready cut each artichoke half in thin slices.
- In a large skillet pan add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves crushed with a flat knife and a pinch of chili flakes. If you love a stronger taste of garlic you can add chopped garlic instead of whole.
- Let garlic become fragrant, add artichoke slices.
Toss in the pan on medium high heat. Once artichokes are slightly browned, reduce the heat and add about ¼ cup of lemon water where artichokes were kept. - Cover with a lid and let cook in slow heat for about 15-20 minutes, adding more lemon water if needed. Once artichokes are almost done add chopped parsley and bouillon cube. Taste for salt add more if needed, but bouillon should do its job.
- While artichokes are cooking boil water for pasta.Cook pasta according to directions on the package.Fresh homemade cavatelli cook in just 6-8 minutes.
- Drain cavatelli and add them to the pan with artichokes.
Toss everything in the pan for another minute or two, adding more cooking liquid from pasta if needed. - Serve hot garnished with more parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Buon Appetito!
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