How to Make Linguine with Artichokes

A delicious artichoke linguine dish worthy of your time! Your family will be sure to enjoy this wonderful pasta dish.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 tsp. flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• pinch of pepper
• 1 jar of artichokes hearts, drained and halved
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. capers, drained
• 16 oz. linguine noodles
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 large saucepan
• 1 large pot
• 1 large serving bowl or platter

1. Cook the linguine noodles according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and set back in the pot and set the pot aside.

2. In a large saucepan, heat the 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium low heat. Add the 1/2 stick of butter. Add the 1 tsp. flour. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and stir. Turn up heat to medium high and cook for 1 minute.

3. Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, 1/2 tsp. salt, and pinch of pepper to the chicken broth mixture in the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Stir in the halved artichokes, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and the capers. Cover the saucepan and cook for 8 minutes. Gently baste the artichokes with the sauce several times during this cooking time.

4. Stir in the 2 Tbsp. of olive oil, 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp. softened butter, and 1/4 tsp. salt to the cooked linguine noodles. Stir and mix well. Pour the artichoke sauce over the linguine and toss together. Place in a large serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!

[mvalora]

on 9/21/2009 Sounds really good. Thanks!