Penne with Baby Artichokes, Black Olives and Peas

Name: Penne with Baby Artichokes, Black Olives and Peas Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 baby artichokes; 4 tablespoons olive oil divided; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 shallot minced; 1/2 lemon cut in thin circles; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup black olives pitted; 1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade; 2 tomatoes diced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup sweet peas; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 pound penne pasta cooked; 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

12 baby artichokes4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 garlic cloves, minced1 shallot, minced1/2 lemon, cut in thin circles2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 cups vegetable broth1/2 cup black olives, pitted1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade2 tomatoes, diced2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup sweet peasSalt and pepper, to taste1 pound penne pasta, cooked1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano

Directions

Rinse the artichokes in cold water. Bend back the green petals and snap them off all the way down to the light green and yellow leaves. Cut off the top cone of petals and the green part of the base. Cut the artichokes in half, if the choke and thistle look spiky, remove them. Otherwise, just put in acidulated water.

Coat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place over medium heat. Blot the artichokes dry then add them to the pan. Add the garlic, shallot, lemon slices, bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Pour in the stock, cover, and let simmer for 8 minutes to soften the artichokes. Remove the lid and add the olives, basil, tomatoes and butter, stir to incorporate. Add the peas and remaining oil; season again with salt and pepper. Cook pasta al dente and top with the baby artichoke sauce. Sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.

Serving Size: 4 1.5 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BENDIEB.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 262.8
Total Fat: 18.3 g
Cholesterol: 13.7 mg
Sodium: 809.8 mg
Total Carbs: 17.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
Protein: 11.3 g

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