ARTICHOKE & GREEN BEAN PENNE

Artichoke & Green Bean Penne image

This pretty side dish goes well with just about any main course...and it even makes a fantastic meatless entree! Featuring colorful produce, toasted almonds and a creamy sauce, it's sure to satisfy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the green beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and red pepper in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in the artichokes, Mascarpone cheese, cream, salt and pepper. Heat through (do not boil)., Drain beans and pasta; stir into artichoke mixture. Add almonds and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.