From EatingWell
Get a taste of spring with this delicious recipe from EatingWell.com. Coming in at a total prep and cook time of just under 30 minutes, the lemon flavor, silky sauce and vegetables featured in this meal will leave you craving warmer weather.
Instead of cooking pasta in a huge pot of water, all you need is 3 1/2 cups for this one-pot pasta recipe. When the pasta is al dente, most of the water has evaporated and the bit that’s left is thickened with the starch that cooks off the pasta. With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese, you have a delicious silky sauce. Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer? Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine or fettuccine
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3½ cups water
- 19-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts
- 6 cups chopped mature spinach
- 2 cups peas, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation
Active time 30 minutes
Total time 30 minutes
- Combine pasta, garlic, salt and pepper in a large pot. Add water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes.
- Stir in artichokes, spinach and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the water has almost evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup cheese, half-and-half, lemon zest and lemon juice to taste. Let stand, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
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