Mafaldine
with Red Pesto & Crispy Artichokes
Did you know that artichokes are actually the flower buds of a thistle, harvested before they bloom? This vibrant pasta dish showcases briny artichokes, tossed in parmesan and broiled to crispy perfection. Inspired by Pesto alla Trapanese, Sicily's tangy twist on basil pesto, we turned to sun-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers for a bright, sweet spin in this walnut-based pesto.
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INGREDIENTS
- 13.75 oz artichoke hearts, drained and patted dry
- 2 tbsp vegan parmesan (divided)
- 6 oz mafaldine pasta
- 1 oz sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 oz roasted red peppers, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tbsp tomato powder
- 1 lemon, juiced (divided)
- 5 tbsp olive oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta. Move oven rack to middle position and set oven to broil on high. Combine artichoke hearts, just half the parmesan, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt on baking sheet and toss. Broil until artichoke heart edges are crispy, 4 to 8 minutes. Set aside. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp olive oil) (TIP: All broilers are different. Watch carefully to ensure artichokes don't burn.)
Add pasta to boiling water, stir, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain pasta, and return to pot, off heat. Pulse sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, walnuts, garlic, tomato powder, just half the lemon juice, remaining parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper in food processor until well combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add ¼ cup olive oil and pulse until smooth, about 1 minute. (4-servings: reserve 1 cup pasta water, use ½ cup olive oil)
Transfer pesto to pot with cooked pasta and stir in reserved pasta water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir over low heat until combined and warmed through, about 1 minute.
Divide mafaldine with red pesto between bowls. Top with crispy artichokes. Buon appetito!