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Making Monday better with this Roasted Lemon Artichoke and Browned Butter Pasta. Roasted artichokes, fresh herbs, buttery walnuts, and a little bit of burrata cheese too. It’s a fresh springy take on pasta, that’s ready in just about 30 minutes and uses mostly pantry staple ingredients. Perfect as a quick meatless dinner that’s special enough for any day of the week.
Sometimes I worry I share too much pasta, but really, is there such a thing? Clearly I don’t believe there is. Let’s just be honest here, a pasta dinner is always a good idea, you simply can’t go wrong.
This is the perfect recipe for today. It’s the Monday after a holiday weekend, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably already missing the laid back holiday weekend…luscious brunch spreads, bountiful salads, and coconut cake. Well, this pasta is here to help ease the pain. It’s quick, super easy, and veggie filled. It’s pretty much spring in a bowl with a side of nutty walnuts and burrata cheese. The best cure to the Monday blues.
Speaking of the holiday weekend, I hope you and your family had a great Easter (or Passover!). Ours was very chill since all of my siblings and I are a bit spread out all over the US at the moment. Some are in California, one in Ohio, and the rest here in Colorado. I was A-OK with the mellow holiday, but missed seeing all of my family for sure! The next time we’ll all be together is in July, so until then no crazy Gerard family shenanigans to share.
Don’t worry, we have a lot happening between now and then. Exciting things coming…hate to be such a tease, but very soon I will share! But first this pasta, so we can all (happily) get on with our Monday.
Normally when I set out to make pasta, I can pretty much get the recipe right the very first time around, BUT the last few weeks in the kitchen have been up and down for me. It seems I either have a great day, or a not so great day.
Honestly? I seriously think the weather has something to do with my “not so great” days. Every time I have a day when nothing’s going right, the weather is completely gross outside. This time of year can be really ugly around here. We call it “mud season” since the snow is melting and creates mud everywhere. It’s rainy/snowy, cold and dreary, and it does nothing for my mood…
Soo, that’s my explanation for my “not so great” days. The weather.
The silver lining is that the not so great days make me really appreciate the amazing days!
Anyway, this pasta. I made it first on a not so great day (ugly out). Then again on a great day (beautiful out – seeing my logic here). And yes, I loved it so much more once I did some tweaking.
Here are the details. The artichokes roast in the oven with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and thyme. I like using jarred artichokes for ease…and flavor. I just don’t have time to mess with whole artichokes. Plus the artichoke hearts that come in the jars are delicious. Roasting them in the oven makes them even more delicious. It also gives them color, flavor, and a crispy bite.
While the artichokes roast, cook the pasta, but just before draining reserve some of the pasta cooking water. You will use the reserved water to help create a saucy pasta!
Once the pasta has drained, add some butter and walnuts to the pot and allow the butter to brown. Oh yess, browned butter walnuts. It feels indulgent, but they’re actually healthy fats and I am very into it.
Once the walnuts are browned, toss everything together with lots of fresh basil and a touch of parmesan cheese. The oil with the artichokes coats the pasta making it just a little saucy, almost pesto like. Adding in a little of the pasta water will help bind everything together and finish it off.
But you guys know me. Pasta is made better with burrata and I could not resist finishing this spring pasta with a few balls of my very favorite cheese.
It’s just too good.
Every last forkful of this pasta is delicious and full of springtime artichokes. It’s hearty, but veggie filled too.
Did I convince you this needs to be dinner yet? Hope so, because I’m out of words and very ready to tackle the week. Especially since I know I have a 30 minute pasta dinner on the menu tonight. Does not get better!
If you make this pasta, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Made this for dinner last night. It’s a keeper!! Followed the recipe exactly. Very easy, quick and chock full of flavor. Hubby loved it, too. He went back for seconds and tried to go back for thirds but I stopped him because I want the yummy leftovers for tonight’s dinner!
Thanks, Tieghan for another delicious recipe!
Thank you so much Elaine! xTieghan
I made this last night and it was gorgeous! It’s well worth getting the fancy pasta ribbons for it too. Thanks Tieghan, I’m really enjoying making your recipies lately
Thank you so much Christina! xTieghan
We loved it! I was pleasantly surprised the lemon flavor held up through the oven, such a great flavor profile!
Thank you so much Mike! I am so glad you loved this! xTieghan
I love these flavors, this is my dream spring pasta! 🙂
Thank you Laura! xTieghan
I love the idea of this recipe, but it turned out imcredibly dry, despite using the full 1/2 cup of pasta water. The amount of butter also didn’t seem enough to help toast the walnuts.
Oh no! I am so sorry to hear that Claudia. Are there any questions I could help you with? xTieghan
this dish looks soooo comforting!
Thank you so much Ruth! You always have kind things to say ? xTieghan
So, last week I sliced lemons into an olive oil greased glass casserole and added mayo-slathered asparagus spears on top, and roasted this in my little toaster oven.
Then, I cooked bowtie pasta and added a alfredo sauce, and the lemons and asparagus, and some more parmesan – awesome!!!!!
So, last week I sliced lemons and laid them in an olive oil greased casserole. Topped the with asparagus spears slathered in mayo.
Then I cooked pasta, and covered it in alfredo sauce, added the asparagus and lemons, and it was awesome!!!!!
YUM! I am so glad this turned out amazing for you, Lisa! xTieghan
Can we use frozen artichokes?
HI! Yes, frozen artichokes will be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This sounds brilliantly easy. Def going to give this a try soon!
Thank you Jo! I hope you love this! xTieghan
There is never such a thing as too many pasta recipes, so I say keep ’em coming! 🙂 This pasta looks absolutely delicious 🙂
I love the way you think! Thank you Sarah! xTieghan
The artichokes themselves were enough to sell us on this pasta dish…but then when you add the burrata?! YUM!! Can’t wait to try it!
xo, Brooke & Kelcy
The Inspired Abode
YES! I hope you love this Brooke! Thank you! xTieghan
Great. No, don’t stop sharing pasta ? recipes. Likewise for pizza ?!
This is the perfect pantry pasta with yummy flavors
Thank you Joyce! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan ~ love your recipes ! What did you use to cut your pasta with the pretty edges ? I’m needing one and would love to know what type/brand you used. Thanks !
HI! This is store-bought pasta! It’s from whole foods and I found it in the dry pasta isle 🙂 Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I love this recipe ! Are the artichokes marinated in oil or just water or vinaigrette ?
Thanks,
Susan
HI! I like to buy artichokes marinated in extra virgin oil! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan