Cheesy Mediterranean Artichoke Pasta Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES, OLIVES, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in artichokes and cook until starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add olives and half of the tomatoes; cook until tomatoes start to break down, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta to skillet. Stir in remaining tomatoes, oil, cheese, and basil. Thin with reserved pasta water if necessary to coat the spaghetti. Serve with additional cheese.

CHEESY MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain; return to pan.
• Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix lightly.
• Cook on medium heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

ARTICHOKE PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Mix pasta with artichoke hearts.
• Saute mushrooms and onion in butter until soft.
• Mix together pasta and artichoke mixture with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine and seasonings.
• Pour mixture into a medium casserole dish. Top with tomato slices.
• Cook casserole at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot.
• Garnish with fresh oregano if desired.
• *** You can also microwave this dish. The only part you would change is Step 3. You would place mushrooms and onion with butter in a microwave dish. Cover and Microwave at high for 3 minutes Continue to follow directions above and then microwave at High for 8 to 10 minutes.