Artichoke, Lemon and Olive Pasta with Shrimp

Artichoke, Lemon and Olive Pasta with Shrimp

artichoke, lemon and olive pasta with shrimp
Number of Servings:
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1
lb (450 g)
spaghetti or linguini
6
oz (180 ml)
jar marinated artichoke, quatered, reserve liquid
1/2
red onion, finely chopped
1
lemon, zest and jiuce
3
tbsp (50 ml)
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2
cup (130 ml)
ricotta
1/4
cup (60 ml)
grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1
cup (250 ml)
Nicoise olives or quatered, pitted Kalamatta olives
2
large tomatoes, finely chopped or
3/4
cup (190 ml)
quatered cherry tomatoes
1/2
bag baby arugula
1/2
lb (230 g)
freshly cooked and peeled shrimp or
2
(170 g) tins tuna, broken into 1 - in (2.5 cm0 chunks
0
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according package directions.
  2. While cooking, whisk together lemon juice and zest, reserved artichoke marinade and red onion.
  3. Drain pasta, reserving 3 tbsp (45 ml) of pasta water, then return to saucepan with lemon vinaigrette, cooking water, ricotta, Romano or Parmesan cheese, artichokes, olives, and tomatoes. Mix well and heat through.
  4. Stir in arugula and shrimp, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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