This recipe is excellent as-is, but for some extra protein add roasted shrimp or sliced chicken breast on top.
How to Make Pasta with Artichokes and Goat Cheese
I love that the sauce for this easy pasta can be made in the time it takes for pasta to cook. This is the ultimate quick and easy dinner. While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a skillet. Add onions and red pepper flakes then cook until softened and sweet. In goes frozen peas and artichokes. When the vegetables are warmed through, stir in a little heavy cream and goat cheese. Toss with the pasta and serve with lemon zest and fresh arugula to brighten the pasta up. Recipe updated, originally posted February 2012. Since posting this in 2012, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup heavy cream 4 ounces goat cheese 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add onions and red pepper flakes then cook until onions are softened; about 5 minutes. Add the artichokes and peas. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. 3Reduce heat to low then stir in the cream and goat cheese. When the cheese melts into a sauce, add drained pasta and toss to coat. Use some or all of the reserved pasta water to help thin out the sauce so that the pasta is well coated with sauce. 4Remove from skillet from the heat then add lemon zest, juice and arugula, toss and season to taste with salt and pepper.
