Best Pams Angel Hair Pasta With Artichokes And Lemon Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
• While the water boils and pasta cooks, prep your vegetables and remaining ingredients: mince the garlic; halve the cherry tomatoes; drain and roughly chop the artichokes; drain and slice the olives in half. Once the vegetables start cooking, the recipe goes quickly, so you want to be ready.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the tomatoes, garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the tomatoes begin to break down and release some juices into the oil, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add the artichokes and olives. Drizzle the lemon juice over the pasta. Continue tossing and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until warmed through. If the pasta seems too dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley. Toss once more and enjoy.

LEMON ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.

ARTICHOKE & LEMON PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a 6-qt. stockpot three-fourths full with water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In same pot of water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add artichoke hearts; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to pasta., Add asparagus, goat cheese, parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice and the remaining salt and oil; toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to coat. Heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

PAMS ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES AND LEMON

Steps:

• Cook Pasta Roni as directed, substituting 1 1/3c chicken broth for the water, and set aside.
• In a medium to large skillet, melt the butter and saute the onion, peppers, and squash on medium high to high heat til lightly brown and softened. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and cook while stirring for about 1 to 2 minutes, then add the remaining chicken broth in the can, the milk and lemon zest.
• Stir well and add the lemon juice, marinated artichokes and their juice, and frozen peas. Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium to medium high until peas are defrosted and sauce thickened.
• Put in the cooked Pasta Roni and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Serve with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon if desired.
• This can be used as a main dish for about 3 to 4 people with a salad, bread and another veggie side. If desired, you could try adding lightly cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, chopped rotisserie chicken or even tuna to add protein. Also would probably be good with a sprinkle of a hard, grating cheese like Romano, Parmesan, or Asiago.