Easy Pesto Artichoke Pasta

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Servings

Rich, herby, and packed with flavor, this pesto artichoke pasta is a quick and easy dinner that feels indulgent but comes together in minutes. Featuring Kaizen pasta, tender artichoke hearts, and a luscious pesto sauce with a hint of lemon juice, ...

Ingredients

1 box (8 oz) Kaizen Pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (plus more for serving)
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/2 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the Kaizen Pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced shallot and red pepper flakes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the chopped artichokes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add the pesto, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh dill. Stir until smooth and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until everything is well coated. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan, fresh dill, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Easy Pesto Artichoke Pasta

Name: Easy Pesto Artichoke Pasta
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box (8 oz) Kaizen Pasta; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (plus more for serving); 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed); 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper, to taste