Penne With Artichokes

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A flavorful pasta dish featuring tender artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, perfect for a hearty vegetarian meal or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

  • 10 oz. frozen artichokes
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
  • 2 small dried hot red peppers, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 12 oz. penne pasta, cooked and drained

Instructions

  1. Cook artichokes in water and lemon juice until tender.
  2. Cool and cut into quarters. Reserve the cooking liquid.
  3. Cook and stir 5 minced garlic cloves in 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil until golden.
  4. Reduce heat to low; add artichokes and drained sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the reserved artichoke liquid, crushed red peppers, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
  6. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Cook and stir bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of garlic in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil until golden.
  8. In a large bowl, pour the artichoke sauce over the cooked and drained penne.
  9. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
  10. Sprinkle with the prepared bread crumb mixture and grated cheese before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

701 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.1g 52% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 66.6g 24% DV
Fiber 13.5g 48% DV
Sugar 6.1g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10859.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1987.8mg 42% DV
Cholesterol 26mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 200mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 83.8mg 93% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 391.8mg 30% DV
Iron 17.2mg 96% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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