Artichoke Linguine Recipe + Wine Pairing

I love to try to incorporate as many vegetables as possible into my meals – after all, how many of us actually get the recommended dose of veggies at each meal? Pasta dishes are one of the easiest ways to get additional vegetables into your diet, so I decided to find some new linguine + vegetable recipes, and also try pairing wine with them.

These 2 fun recipes – a super easy version and a look-like-a-chef version – plus 1 great wine to go with them both. Both recipes use one of my favorite vegetables, artichoke, which is a difficult food to pair with wine, but what wine goes with artichoke, pesto, green beans and lemon?

I found the winning variety…read all about it.

Wine Pairing: Verdicchio

You need a wine with high acidity to pair with artichokes and something from Italy to match the food style. And a white wine since it’s a late summer dinner, pretty light with green vegetables and plenty of freshness. A Verdicchio is perfect for this! It’s crisp and snappy, matching the acidity of the artichokes and lemon, and creating some summer sizzle in your mouth.

Pesto Linguine with Green Beans & Artichoke Hearts

Buitoni

Add color to your plate with this simple recipe for BUITONI Fettuccine with Peas, Leeks and Thyme. Using fresh or frozen peas and leeks, this understated pasta dish will become your new go-to recipe. Serve with a thin slice of crisp bread.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

• 1 package Refrigerated Linguine 9 oz.
• 1 1/4 cups fresh green beans
• 1 container Refrigerated Pesto with Basil (or make your own)
• 3/4 cup artichoke hearts
• Pinch of ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons freshly shredded Parmesan cheese 5 oz.
• Fresh basil sprigs

Instructions

 

• PREPARE pasta according to package directions, cooking green beans with pasta; drain. Transfer pasta and beans to large serving bowl; toss with pesto, artichoke hearts and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with basil.

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Linguine with Lemon and Grilled Baby Artichokes

Buitoni

This is a Look-Like-a-Chef Version…so easy but also impressive.

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Course Main, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 cups fresh, frozen or canned baby artichokes or artichoke hearts, tossed in 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 package Linguine (9 ounces)
• 1/4 coup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup  dry white wine or chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh taragon (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper
• shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• PREHEAT grill.
• GRILL artichokes over medium heat until lightly browned. Alternatively, place on baking sheet, cut-side-up and position 6 inches from broiler. Broil for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
• BRING water to a boil in large pot; add linguine. Cook for 1 minute. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking water.
• HEAT oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute or until fragrant (the garlic should not brown). Stir in wine and cook for about 4 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add lemon juice, lemon peel, parsley, chives, tarragon, salt and pepper; cook for about 1 minute or until mixture is heated through.
• ADD cooked linguine to skillet along with reserved cooking water and Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to coat. Toss in artichoke hearts. Serve immediately with additional extra virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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