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    Artichoke Spaghetti

    Published: Jul 11, 2020 · Modified: Nov 15, 2021 by Adrianne

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    Artichoke Spaghetti recipe

    Artichoke Spaghetti with fresh lemon and spinach is an easy pasta recipe perfect for weeknights! This fuss free artichoke pasta has a simple lemon cream sauce and is dotted with capers and parmesan cheese. 

    Artichoke Spaghetti on a white plate with spinach and lemon

    From the Smoked Salmon Spaghetti, to the Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese or my Tuna Spaghetti and Instant pot Spaghetti Bolognese, pasta is a popular and much loved pantry staple. 

    Artichoke Pasta is a vegetarian spaghetti and has different textures to Spag Bowl! 

    For fuss free pasta the Pesto Penne with walnut crumb or the Roasted Capsicum Pasta Sauce is your best bet! Check out all of the Pesto recipes to get your mouth watering!

    Jump to:
    • Canned Artichoke recipes
    • Do you eat Artichokes hot or cold
    • 🥗 Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Frequently asked questions
    • 💡 Tasty Tips
    • 😍 More Easy Pasta Recipes 
    • 📖 Recipe

    Canned Artichoke recipes

    You will be able to find both canned and jarred artichokes at the local store. 

    They will be with the antipasto, olives, dips and capers. 

    They are a versatile ingredient and melt like butter in your mouth! 

    Use them as an easy appetizer like the Artichoke Olive Tapenade or in the Basil Artichoke Pizza for a meatless change from the usual. 

    Uses for canned artichokes

    • in salads
    • for pasta
    • in a dip
    • on an antipasto board
    • as an appetizer
    • for casseroles

    Do you eat Artichokes hot or cold

    Artichokes (canned or jarred) can be served hot or cold. 

    They are very adaptable and can be used in a number of dishes. 

    Try them on a Grazing Platter Board with crackers or Homemade Pita Chips.

    🥗 Ingredients

    The ingredients for this recipe are simple and easy to find at the local shops. They are set out in the photo below so you can see exactly what you need:

    Artichoke Spaghetti Ingredients

    As you can see, we have:

    • artichokes
    • spaghetti 
    • spinach
    • cream
    • capers
    • parmesan cheese
    • lemons
    • pepper

    Instructions

    Here are the step by step instructions to make the recipe:

    Artichoke Spaghetti method with text over lay
    1. Cook the pasta, drain, reserve 1 cup of pasta water then add pasta and water to pan  (Photo 1)
    2. add cream to the cooked pasta (Photo 2)
    3. use a spoon and stir to combine (Photo 3)
    4. squeeze fresh lemon juice into pasta and stir to combine(Photo 4)

    The pasta water combines with the cream to make a light easy pasta sauce! 

    Artichoke spaghetti method 5 to 6 with text over lay

    You can stir the artichokes through the pasta to cook them or use the pan to cook them after you have portioned out the pasta. 

    As the artichokes come cooked already, we simply need to reheat them. This is a very quick process! 

    Frequently asked questions

    • there is 8 total ingredients for this recipe! 
    • make with your favourite type of pasta
    • this recipe will feed 4 people
    • drain the artichokes and discard the liquid (oil)
    • fresh spinach and lemon are better than frozen
    • this is a simple recipe that comes together easily
    • the pasta water helps thin the cream for a simple pasta sauce
    • you can reheat the artichokes in with the pasta or separately and add on top
    • you can cook the spinach till it wilts or serve with the pasta uncooked
    • for 2 serves or the recipe, 1 jar of artichokes will be plenty
    • you can use rocket leaves in place of spinach if you like
    • the recipe takes less than 15 mins
    • This is an EASY recipe
    Artichoke Spaghetti on a white plate with fresh spinach and lemon slices

    💡 Tasty Tips

    These tips are to help you master this recipe from the 1st time you make it:

    • Cook the pasta till it is al dente! It will add another texture to the dish.
    • A pesto based sauce can be substituted for the creamy pasta sauce.
    • Serve with lemon slices for extra lemony delicious drizzle! 
    • Freeze this recipe for easy meals on week nights.

    Make it with the lemon cream sauce one week and  the Rocket and Cashew Pesto or Basil and Cashew Pesto the next week! 

    The artichokes will literally melt when you bite into them, combined with the capers, spinach, parmesan and parsley this creative spaghetti recipe gives you dinner in a hurry and pasta that is not traditional! 

    😍 More Easy Pasta Recipes 

    Pasta is the most ultimate of comfort foods, here are some further recipes and ideas you might like to try:

    • Smoked Salmon Spaghetti
    • Garlic Spaghetti
    • Garlic Prawn Spaghetti
    • Instant Pot Penne Pasta
    • Blue Cheese Mac and Cheese
    • Slow Cooker Spaghetti Bolognese
    • Rocket Pesto Pasta
    • Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

    If you would prefer a non cream based sauce try the Basil and Cashew Pesto and simply stir through the spaghetti  (omit the pasta water for pesto based pasta).

    Artichokes, spinach, capers, lemon, it sounds like heaven to me! Spaghetti at yours is sorted and all you need is your fork. 

    Adrianne x

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    📖 Recipe

    Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti on a white plate with fork and spoon in to the left

    Artichoke Spaghetti

    Artichoke Spaghetti with lemon and spinach is an easy pasta recipe perfect for weeknights! A simple lemon cream sauce makes for fuss free spaghetti! 
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 642kcal
    Author: Adrianne
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    Equipment

    • Sauce pan
    • Fry pan or (French Pan)

    Ingredients

    • 500 grams spaghetti Note 1
    • 560 grams grilled artichokes Note 2
    • 2 lemons Note 3
    • 1 cup light cooking cream Note 4
    • 2 cups spinach leaves Note 5
    • ½ cup capers Note 6
    • parmesan cheese to garnish
    • cracked pepper to garnish
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place a medium sauce pan on the stove, fill it with water and cook pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
    • Drain pasta and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
    • Add cooked pasta and pasta water to a large fry pan or french pan.
    • Pour cream into fry pan and stir to combine
    • Squeeze lemons over the pan, to add fresh lemon juice, discard any seeds from the lemons.
    • Add artichokes to spaghetti and cook till warmed through
    • Serve with fresh spinach, capers, parmesan cheese and cracked pepper.

    Notes

    • Note 1 You can use your favourite pasta for this recipe! Spaghetti, penne, tagliatelle, fettuccine and linguine all work well with the textures and combination of flavours. 
    • Note 2 To make this recipe as simple and fuss free as we can, we use jarred grilled artichokes. They are usually sold in approximately 280gram - 300 gram sizes. 1 jars is plenty for 2 people, or 2 if serving 4 people. We drain and discard the liquid. 
    • Note 3 I am a fan of bottle lemon juice and it is handy for some recipes. For this recipe, however, the fresh lemons work best. They bring that zesty fresh flavour that you only get from fresh lemons. 
    • Note 4 Light or full fat cream works. I use the 'cooking cream' version.
    • Note 5 Fresh spinach leaves are best for this recipe. You can add them with the artichokes and stir through till wilted, or serve fresh and uncooked. 
    • Note 6 Drain and discard the liquid (brine) from the capers. It has a very salty taste and is good to preserve the capers, but is not needed in the recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1158mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2837IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Australian, International
    Keyword artichoke spaghetti, lemon artichoke pasta
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    Comments

    1. Ron says

      July 28, 2023 at 1:11 am

      Really Amazing and Quick!
      This hit every taste bud in my mouth.
      My only addition was a handful of small grape tomatoes from the garden and a spoon of garlic.
      This will be added to my families monthly dinner rotation.
      Thanks Adrianne, Winner! Winner! Loved our dinner

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      • Adrianne says

        July 28, 2023 at 6:59 am

        Haha Ron. I enjoyed reading your comment. I am glad that you enjoyed the recipe with your family. The grape tomatoes and spoon of garlic sound like great additions to the recipe, yum! I think I will steal your Winner, Winner, loved our dinner quote if you don't mind. Thanks again!!

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