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Creamy Lemon Artichoke Pasta with Parmesan

Close-up of a swirl of creamy Artichoke pasta topped with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Make this bright, creamy vegetarian pasta featuring seasonal artichokes, lemon, and Parmesan cheese for a simple, chef-inspired Mediterranean meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (linguine or fettuccine recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve at least 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water. Set the pasta aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
  3. Add the chopped artichoke hearts to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. If using, pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Heat gently until the sauce just begins to simmer.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the drained pasta directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. Add more pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, if the sauce seems too thick.
  8. Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the heavy cream with mascarpone cheese.
  • If you do not have fresh artichoke hearts, this recipe works well with good quality canned artichoke hearts, which saves preparation time.
  • This recipe makes an excellent vegetarian dinner idea that feels restaurant-quality.

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