ARTICHOKE & LEMON PASTA RECIPE | TASTE OF HOME

Artichoke & Lemon Pasta Recipe | Taste of Home image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (about 12 ounces)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, well drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.