Agnolotti With Artichoke Sauce (Printable Recipe)

Creamy artichoke sauce coats tender agnolotti with peas, lemon zest, and basil for a quick flavorful dinner.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Sauce Base

01 - 9 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and coarsely chopped
02 - 1 cup half-and-half
03 - 1 clove garlic, smashed
04 - 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
05 - Kosher salt

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

06 - 1 cup frozen peas (do not thaw)
07 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
08 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

→ Pasta & Finishing

09 - 1 pound refrigerated cheese agnolotti or ravioli
10 - 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine artichokes, half-and-half, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook until artichokes are tender, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add frozen peas to the skillet and continue cooking covered until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest and juice, then discard the garlic clove.
03 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add agnolotti and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water before draining.
04 - Transfer drained pasta to the skillet with sauce. Add Parmesan and gently stir until pasta is coated. Thin sauce with reserved cooking water as needed, then stir in fresh basil.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Moon-shaped agnolotti can be substituted with ravioli if unavailable
02 - Reserve pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency as needed
03 - Do not thaw frozen peas before adding to maintain texture