Goat Cheese and Artichoke Pasta Recipe
Thanks to artichokes, lemon and arugula this pasta isn’t heavy, but still has a little creaminess from goat cheese and just a touch of cream. Jump to the Goat Cheese and Artichoke Pasta Recipe or read on to see our tips for making it. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: How to make this easy and delicious shrimp pasta with tomatoes and basil in 15 minutes flat. Jump to the 15 Minute Shrimp Pasta Recipe with Tomato and Basil. This recipe is excellent as-is, but for some extra protein add roasted shrimp or sliced chicken breast on top. How to Make Pasta with Artichokes and Goat Cheese I love that the sauce for this easy pasta can be made in the time it takes for pasta to cook. This is the ultimate quick and easy dinner. While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a skillet. Add onions and red pepper flakes then cook until softened and sweet. In goes frozen peas and artichokes. When the vegetables are warmed through, stir in a little heavy cream and goat cheese. Toss with the pasta and serve with lemon zest and fresh arugula to brighten the pasta up. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: How to make brown butter kale pasta with feta cheese and golden raisins. Jump to the Brown Butter Kale Pasta Recipe. Recipe updated, originally posted February 2012. Since posting this in 2012, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne Goat Cheese and Artichoke Pasta Recipe PREP 10 mins COOK 15 mins TOTAL 25 mins PREP 10 mins COOK 15 mins TOTAL 25 mins Thanks to artichokes, lemon and arugula this pasta isn’t heavy, but still has a little creaminess from goat cheese and just a touch of cream. This recipe is excellent as-is, but for some extra protein add roasted shrimp or sliced chicken breast on top. Makes 4 servings You Will Need 8 ounces dry pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup heavy cream 4 ounces goat cheese 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Directions 1Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is tender but not mushy. Drain, but reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water. 2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add onions and red pepper flakes then cook until onions are softened; about 5 minutes. Add the artichokes and peas. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. 3Reduce heat to low then stir in the cream and goat cheese. When the cheese melts into a sauce, add drained pasta and toss to coat. Use some or all of the reserved pasta water to help thin out the sauce so that the pasta is well coated with sauce. 4Remove from skillet from the heat then add lemon zest, juice and arugula, toss and season to taste with salt and pepper. 1Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until it is tender but not mushy. Drain, but reserve about 1/4 cup pasta water. 2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add onions and red pepper flakes then cook until onions are softened; about 5 minutes. Add the artichokes and peas. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. 3Reduce heat to low then stir in the cream and goat cheese. When the cheese melts into a sauce, add drained pasta and toss to coat. Use some or all of the reserved pasta water to help thin out the sauce so that the pasta is well coated with sauce. 4Remove from skillet from the heat then add lemon zest, juice and arugula, toss and season to taste with salt and pepper. Adam and Joanne's Tips If you make this recipe, snap a photo and hashtag it #inspiredtaste — We love to see your creations on Instagram and Facebook! Find us: @inspiredtaste Nutrition Per Serving Serving Size 1/4 of the recipe / Calories 498 / Protein 19 g / Carbohydrate 59 g / Dietary Fiber 12 g / Total Sugars 6 g / Total Fat 21 g / Saturated Fat 13 g / Cholesterol 57 mg / Sodium 498 mg AUTHOR: Joanne Gallagher We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.More About Us Previous Post: Orange Coconut Bread Recipe Next Post: Lemon Basil Pasta Salad Recipe with Veggies