Lemon Braised Artichoke Pasta

I got this recipe from ohsweetbasil.blogspot.com We made it this week and thought it was good. It definiately takes a bit of preparation and quite a few ingredients, but the result was yummy! I think artichokes are one my new favorite things :)

1 pound Angel Hair Pasta (or fettuccine, thin spaghetti etc)

1/4 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, sliced

2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves

1/2 cup vegetable broth

4 cups spinach, stemmed and washed

Lemon Braised Artichoke Hearts, recipe follows

1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves

1 tablespoon butter

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Grated Parmesan, for serving

Lemon-Braised Artichoke Hearts:

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 tsp dry thyme

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Small pinch freshly ground pepper

1 Can Artichoke Hearts broken up

Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add artichoke hearts and turn down to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 min.

Cook pasta 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.