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Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta

March 7, 2018 by Helena 4 Comments

This creamy Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta is easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal but fancy enough to be served at a dinner party.

Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta in a frying pan.

I loooove a good bowl of pasta. Other things I love are sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and basil. What do you get when you combine all those delicious things? This gorgeous, creamy and dreamy pasta.

And another thing I love, it is fast and easy too. This recipe has become a family favorite, try it and you will understand why.

More pasta recipes to try are Walnut lentil bolognese or this Red lentil pasta salad.

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Ingredients

  • Olive oil, or oil from the sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Halloumi cheese, cut in bite sized pieces. 
  • Yellow onion, chopped.
  • Garlic, finely chopped. 
  • Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and finely chopped.
  • Canned artichokes, drained and quartered.
  • Dried oregano and basil
  • Heavy cream
  • Parmesan cheese, grated. 
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved.
  • Fresh basil, chopped.
  • Spaghetti, or pasta of choice.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste.

See recipe card for quantities.

Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta in a frying pan.

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water for the pasta. Add the pasta and follow the cooking direction on the packet. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. 
  2. In a large frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the halloumi cheese over medium high heat until it is golden brown on both sides. Take the cheese out of the pan and set aside. 
  3. To the frying pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the onion on medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and spices and fry for another minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and cherry tomatoes, gently stir and and let cook for one minute. Pour in the cream, ½ cup reserved pasta water and the fried hallomie cheese. Let simmer for 2 minutes. 
  5. Stir in the cooked pasta with the grated parmesan and basil. Add more pasta water if needed. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.Serve with a little freshly grated parmesan, a little chopped basil and enjoy!

Hint: Start by adding only half the reserved pasta water to the sun-dried pasta sauce. Add a little more if desired. Top the finished pasta dish with a little grated parmesan and fresh basil.

Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta in a bowl.

Substitutions and variations

  • Pasta – The spaghetti can also be substituted with any pasta of choice.
  • Gluten-free – To make this gluten-free, baked sure to use a certified gluten-free pasta. 
  • Spicy – For some added spice to this sun-dried and artichoke pasta, add a little chill flakes or even sliced fresh chili.
  • Vegan – for a vegan pasta, use a vegan cream and a vegan parmesan cheese alternative. Omit the hallomie cheese.
  • Herbs – The chopped basil can also be replaced with some fresh oregano, parsley or a mix of different herbs. 
  • Veggies – Add some extra veggies to this pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, some great options are, bell pepper, eggplant or zucchini. 
  • Protein – Some canned lentils, chickpeas or beans are great plant-based options to add extra protein to this creamy sun-dried tomato and artichoke pasta.

See this Lentil and chickpea salad for a great side salad packed with plant-based protein. Also tastes delicious served with this Vegan Naan Bread.

Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta in a frying pan.

Storage

Cool down any leftover artichoke and sun dried tomato pasta quickly and store in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3-5 days. The longer the pasta sits, the more liquid it will soak up. Add a little water when reheating the pasta.

This artichoke and sun dried tomato pasta can also be frozen. Place in a freezer friendly airtight container or ziplock bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible and freeze for up to 6 months.

Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta in a frying pan.

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Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta in a bowl.
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Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This creamy Artichoke and sun-dried tomato pasta is easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal but fancy enough to be served at a dinner party.

Course: Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Helena
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 packet halloumi cheese, cut in bite sized pieces
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 8-10 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 14 oz can (400g) artichokes, drained and quartered
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 400 g spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water for the pasta. Add the pasta and follow the cooking direction on the packet. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.

  2. In a large frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the halloumi cheese over medium high heat until it is golden brown on both sides. Take the cheese out of the pan and set aside.

  3. To the frying pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the onion on medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and spices and fry for another minutes until fragrant.

  4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and cherry tomatoes, gently stir and and let cook for one minute. Pour in the cream, reserved pasta water and fried hallomie cheese and let cook for 2 minutes. 

  5. Stir in the cooked pasta with the grated parmesan and basil. Add more pasta water if needed. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.

    Serve with a little freshly grated parmesan, a little chopped basil and enjoy!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Steve

    March 23, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Helena

      March 26, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      I hope you like it, this pasta is one of my favorites!

      Reply
  2. Marie

    March 28, 2018 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    Just delicious!

    Reply
    • Helena

      March 29, 2018 at 6:08 pm

      I am glad you liked it!

      Reply

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