Meals Matter

Linguine with Artichokes and Lemon

Contributed By: MAB
Sunset magazine

A salad and some french bread round out this light meal -- perfect to throw together after work.

Ingredients

9 oz Linguine

1 cup Thinly sliced green onion

1/2 tsp Chopped fresh or dried rosemary leaves

1 tbsp Olive oil

1 pkg (8 oz) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered

3/4 cup Fat-skimmed chicken broth or vegetable broth

1/2 cup Dry white wine

1/4 cup Whipping cream

1 tsp Grated lemon peel

3 tbsp Chopped parsley

Salt and pepper

Lemon wedges

Preparation

1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add linguine and stir occasionally until barely tender to bite, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir onions and rosemary in oil until onions are limp, 1 to 2 minutes. Add artichoke hearts, broth, wine, cream, and lemon peel; stir until boiling, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Drain pasta and return to pan. Add artichoke sauce, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Lift with two spoons to mix. (If pasta has cooled, stir over medium heat until hot.) Pour into a wide serving bowl or distribute among plates. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over pasta.

Cook's Notes

Can substitute sliced red and yellow bell peppers for the artichoke hearts, or mushrooms for the artichokes and sherry for the white wine.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: erhjermstad

Very nice, somewhat light pasta recipe. I thickened the sauce a little more and used ff 1/2 & 1/2 to cut down fat/calories and it was still very good. I will make this again.

 

Commented by: sbrogden

9 points, but can be made with fat free half & half instead of whipping cream for a big reduction in fat and calories bringing the dish down to only 7 points.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 441
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Protein: 14 g
Vitamin A: 739 IU
Vitamin C: 20 mg
Calcium: 102 mg
Sodium: 562 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Fiber: 7 g