ARTICHOKES IN A GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL SAUCE

Artichokes in a Garlic and Olive Oil Sauce image

I used to work in a fabulous Italian restaurant, and the cooks taught me how to make this dish. I have modified it a bit, but it's very similar, and incredibly delicious.

Provided by SLW0784

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 ounces small uncooked seashell pasta
2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic
1 sprig fresh basil, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

Steps:

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add seashell pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in the garlic, basil, and artichoke hearts, and cook 5 minutes, until heated through. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 804.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g