Linguinewithartichokesandolives Recipes

LINGUINI WITH ARTICHOKE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine oil, butter, flour and chicken broth or vegetable broth, and simmer until it thickens.
• Add garlic, chopped artichoke hearts, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
• Cook over low heat until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
• Add capers and parsley.
• Toss linguini with pasta sauce, and sprinkle with sliced black olives.

ARTICHOKE LINGUINE

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to directions.
• In the meantime, melt the 1/4 cup of butter with the 1/4 cup of oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until smooth, about 3 minutes. Blend in the stock, stirring until thickened, about 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Blend in the artichokes and the 2 tbsp of parmesan cheese.
• Cover and simmer over low heat for about 8 minutes.
• Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the remaining oil, cheese, and salt. Add linguine and toss lightly.
• Arrange pasta on a platter and pour sauce over all. (I usually just toss it all together.).
• Serve immediately. (It still tastes good as leftovers too.).

PENNE WITH ARTICHOKES AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• In medium saucepan or skillet over high heat, bring tomatoes, black olives and artichokes, including marinade, to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place pasta in serving bowl and pour artichoke sauce over pasta.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.