Lemony Angel Hair with Crème Fraîche, Parmesan and Artichoke Hearts
Serves 4
Time 25 min
Simple to prepare, yet simply divine. Delicate angel hair pasta is tossed with watercress, artichoke hearts, Parmesan, crème fraîche and lemon juice. This lovely dish proves that combining the best quality ingredients makes incredible meals a snap. A chilled buttery Chardonnay provides a fabulous contrast to the pasta's underlying tart lemon flavor.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dried angel hair pasta
- 1 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch watercress (or other tender green like spinach or arugula), stems removed
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
Drain well and reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
Meanwhile, combine artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and watercress in a medium bowl and toss gently. Set aside.
Return hot, drained pasta to the pot and stir in crème fraîche, lemon juice and reserved pasta water.
Add watercress mixture and salt and toss gently to combine. Serve warm.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 380 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 30mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 54g carbohydrates (8g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 18g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces dried angel hair pasta
- 1 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch watercress (or other tender green like spinach or arugula), stems removed
- 1/2 cup crème fraîche
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice