Lemon Basil Rigatoni with Roasted Artichokes
Recipe by Katie Farina. This is the perfect springtime recipe with our Durum Semolina Rigatoni, harmoniously paired with the delicate flavor of artichokes and the richness of our organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Mangia bene, vivi felice!
- Ingredients
- 4 cups jarred marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for garnish if desired
- ½ cup Bionaturae Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling if desired
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1-pound Bionaturae Rigatoni
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 bunch fresh basil, about 25 leaves, loosely chopped
- Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Evenly place artichoke hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring periodically, until lightly golden. Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and salt.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in plenty of boiling salted water. In the last 10 seconds of cooking add the spinach. Drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with lemon sauce, roasted artichokes, and fresh basil. Salt to taste and finish with extra parmesan and olive oil if desired.
Serves 8