Artichoke, Garlic, and Leek Pasta

Name: Artichoke, Garlic, and Leek Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta or your choice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can artichokes, drained and cut into quarters; u00bd cup leek, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; u00bd cup heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; black pepper, to taste

By Leslie Blythe Cheese, Pasta Boiling, Sautéing

April 21, 2023

It can't get any simpler than this Artichoke, Garlic, and Leek Pasta. I always have cans of artichoke hearts on hand which makes it great for a busy workweek meal. It takes about 10 minutes to throw this together. You can also personalize it, by adding sun-dried tomatoes, capers, etc...

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta or your choice

2 tablespoons butter

1 can artichokes, drained and cut into quarters

½ cup leek, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

½ cup heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

black pepper, to taste

Directions

1Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.  

2Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Sauté the artichokes, leeks, and garlic until tender and translucent. Stir in cream, and simmer until thickened. Toss with pasta and cheese until evenly coated and cheese is melted. Season with pepper.

Recipe adapted from allrecipes by Ryan MacMichael, March, 2023.

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