Lemon Artichokes over Wheat Pasta

Submitted by KMcConnell

"I am a diabetic and have been adapting my favorite recipes to better suit my needs. This is a light recipe, if portion control is monitored!! Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• ARTICHOKES

• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 pinch fresh ground pepper
• 4 medium artichokes
• 1⁄2 lemon

• PASTA

• 1 lb whole wheat fettuccine
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups spinach
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
2. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Mix well and set aside while preparing the artichokes.
3. Snap outer leaves from an artichoke. Cut off the top half, and then use a paring knife to trim down to the heart, rubbing cut surfaces with the lemon half as you work to avoid discoloration. Cut the heart in half and scrape out the choke with a spoon. Cut each piece in half again.
4. As each artichoke heart quarter is completed, immediately turn it in the marinade to coat completely. When all the artichokes are trimmed, put the pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Pour the artichokes and marinade into a baking dish (or cook them in the saucepan if it is ovenproof), cover with foil, and cook until the artichokes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the cooking liquid.
5. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic. When garlic is golden, add the oregano and broth. Bring to a simmer, stir in the spinach to wilt. Add the artichokes. Drain the pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour over the artichoke mixture and toss with the parsley and butter and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.