Linguine with Artichokes and Olives Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this delightful vegetarian linguine dish, featuring the savory combination of artichoke hearts and kalamata olives. Thinly sliced garlic infuses the dish with its aromatic essence, while the option to use chicken stock provides a meaty alternative for those seeking variety. Whether you opt for fresh or canned plum tomatoes, both lend their distinct taste to this quick and easy pasta recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 8 artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken stock)
- 4 plum tomatoes, diced
- 8-12 basil leaves
- 1 pack linguine
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (for serving)
Instructions:
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Prepare Sauce:
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add thinly sliced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and vegetable broth (or chicken stock). Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let the liquid simmer for approximately 5 minutes until it’s reduced by about half.
- Add diced tomatoes and basil leaves to the skillet, cooking for another couple of minutes to heat through the tomatoes.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Cook Linguine:
- While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions until it’s al dente, usually around 7 minutes.
- Drain the cooked pasta and transfer it to a serving bowl.
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Combine and Serve:
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked linguine, tossing lightly to combine.
- Sprinkle the top generously with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy the delicious flavors of this Italian-inspired linguine dish!
This Linguine with Artichokes and Olives recipe offers a burst of Mediterranean flavors in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and savor every mouthful of this comforting and satisfying pasta dish.
