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Some days you just need a simple cozy pasta dinner that doesn’t call for a whole long list of ingredients. On those days, I turn to this Artichoke and Lemon Linguine.
There is so much to love about a beautifully simple pasta recipe! When nothing is sounding great for dinner or I am in need of a quick meal, I always turn to simple meatless pasta dinners like this one. With a few pantry ingredients (like canned artichokes!) plus fresh staples I usually have in my fridge, this Artichoke and Lemon Linguine checks of all the boxes. I’m telling you that canned artichokes need to be a pantry staple for everyone if they are not already in yours! They’re so great in pasta dishes like this one, as well as quick salads and sheet pan dinners. I always keep them on hand to make speedy meals just like this one.
Now, let’s get into the pasta! The butter sauce starts with sautéed shallots and garlic, followed by canned artichokes, capers, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest for the perfect brightness! Add the pasta with a little bit of starchy pasta water to create a glossy, creamy sauce that perfectly coats the noodles. Serve with fresh parsley and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for a dish that you’ll want to cook on repeat.
ingredients:
- Linguine
- Kosher Salt
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salted Butter
- Shallot
- Garlic Cloves
- Canned Quartered Artichoke Hearts
- Capers
- Lemon Zest
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Dry White Wine
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Fresh Parsley
- Parmigiano-Reggiano (Optional)
step-by-step:
step one: cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta with plenty of salt (about 1 tablespoon) and stir. Cook until just shy of al dente, according to the package directions.
step two: sauté the garlic and shallots
Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large deep skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, being careful not to burn, until the shallot is tender, about 2 minutes.
step three: add the artichokes
Add the artichokes, capers, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes and toss until the artichokes are well coated and slightly tender. Reduce the heat to low.
step four: drain the pasta
Once the pasta is fully cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta and set aside.
step five: add the wine
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
step six: toss the pasta
Reduce the heat to medium and add the pasta, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and toss to coat. Once the pasta begins to absorb the sauce, add 2/3 cup of the pasta water and gently toss again to combine. Add the parsley and toss once more.
step seven: garnish and serve
Divide the pasta among 4 plates and garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano (if using) and additional parsley.
recipe faqs:
Yes! Just use your favorite brown rice pasta (I love Jovial Foods).
Yes! You can use chicken broth (or vegetable broth if you want to keep it vegetarian-friendly). Be sure to taste and season with more lemon juice, salt, and pepper, if needed!
I can’t wait to see y’all cozied up with a big bowl of this Artichoke and Lemon Linguine. Comment below and let me know what you think!
looking for more spring-forward pasta recipes like this one? try these!
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Artichoke and Lemon Linguine
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced shallot (from about 1 large shallot)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta with plenty of salt (about 1 tablespoon) and stir. Cook until just shy of al dente, according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large deep skillet set over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, being careful not to burn, until the shallot is tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add the artichokes, capers, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes and toss until the artichokes are well coated and slightly tender. Reduce the heat to low.
- Once the pasta is fully cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the pasta, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and toss to coat. Once the pasta begins to absorb the sauce, add 2/3 cup of the pasta water and gently toss again to combine. Add the parsley and toss once more.
- Divide the pasta among 4 plates and garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano (if using) and additional parsley.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi! Any ideas for a side to serve with this pasta?? So looking forward to trying.
I always just do a big nice side salad when I do pasta!
So easy to make and delicious to eat. I made it for myself but I blinked and my husband had his fork in the pan. He loved it.
haha, so glad you both loved it!
This is such a great recipe! Thank you for creating something so simple and flavorful!
Loved this! It’s easy and delicious. It’ll be one of my go tos moving forward. Thank you!
Hi Alex! Is there a sub compatible for the white wine?
You can use chicken broth! I would just serve with an additional lemon wedge to help add additional brightness as the wine does help with flavor even though the alcohol cooks off. Hope you enjoy!
Could you sub the white wine for something else like chicken broth? Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Can you sub ghee for the butter and what can you sub for the wine? Thanks!
Yes! You can use ghee and chicken or veggie broth if preferred. I would just serve with a lemon wedge to help add additional brightness as the wine does help with flavor.
Absolute perfection!! So cozy, so bright & SO simple! We loved it as is but this would be perfect with a side salad or a protein added to it- definitely will make this again!
So glad that you loved it!!
This was so delicious and simple. A perfect complement to just about any protein or wonderful by itself!
Love to hear it!! 🙂
Alex, thank you for yet another amazing dish. This was SO delicious and came together pretty quickly! I added some Chicken but Shrimp would be so good too! Definitely adding this to our dinner rotation!
So happy it was a hit!!!