Lemon-Herb Pasta with Artichokes and Green Beans
30 minutes Olivada (olive paste) or green olive bruschetta topping are tasty additions to this recipe. (Add 1/3 cup of one or the other in step 5.)…
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30 minutes
Olivada (olive paste) or green olive bruschetta topping are tasty additions to this recipe. (Add 1/3 cup of one or the other in step 5.)
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves (1 bunch)
- 1/2 cup fresh dill sprigs
- 2 whole cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 7-oz. pkg. frozen artichokes, thawed and quartered
- 1 10-oz. pkg. fresh green beans (about 2 cups)
- 1 lb. fettuccine
- 1 6-oz. bag baby spinach
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Preparation
1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Blend parsley, dill, garlic and 2 Tbs. oil in food processor.
3. Heat 2 tsp. oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute artichokes 2 minutes, or until heated through. Set aside.
4. Add green beans to boiling water. Simmer 5 minutes, then remove from pot with slotted spoon. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions, or until al dente; drain.
5. Return pot to stove. Add spinach, 1 cup broth, lemon juice and zest, artichokes, pasta, beans and herb mixture. Cook 3 minutes, or until spinach wilts, moistening with remaining cup of broth as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among serving plates, sprinkle with feta cheese, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 461
- Carbohydrate Content 66 g
- Cholesterol Content 86 mg
- Fat Content 15 g
- Fiber Content 8 g
- Protein Content 17 g
- Saturated Fat Content 5 g
- Sodium Content 627 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g