Description
Indulge in this exquisite Lemon Brown Butter Pasta with Roasted Artichokes and Fennel for a burst of Mediterranean flavors. The nutty brown butter combined with zesty lemon, tender roasted artichokes, and aromatic fennel create a dish that is both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or linguine)
Roasted Artichokes and Fennel:
- 1 can (14 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained and patted dry
- 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon Brown Butter Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Artichokes and Fennel: Spread the drained artichoke hearts and sliced fennel on the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, drain the rest.
- Prepare Brown Butter Sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet until golden brown. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and juice. Remove from heat.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta, roasted artichokes, and fennel to the skillet. Toss, adding pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Top with Parmesan, parsley, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- You can also use marinated artichokes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
