A light pasta full of zesty earthy flavors that easily comes together in 20 minutes!

I first made this recipe with my younger sister, back when I was vegetarian and lived in Little Havana, Florida. I remember us coming up with this recipe in my tiny hot kitchen. Not wanting to turn on the oven in the middle of summer in south Florida, we opted for a simple pasta dish with ingredients I already had at home.

Since I’ve always enjoyed a good cheese board and tapas, I typically almost always have a jar of sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. Before even tasting this recipe, I knew I would love it. It has all the flavors I enjoy. The sweet sun-dried tomatoes, earthy artichoke hearts, and citrus from the lemon juice makes this such a flavorful dish that’s sure to impress. Plus, with easy store bought ingredients and a little prep, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy: Uses simple store bought ingredients!
• Quick: Comes together in just 20 minutes!
• Tasty: Who doesn’t love sun-dried tomatoes?!

Substitutions and Add-ons

• Make it gluten free by simply using gluten free pasta.
• Add capers and/or olives, for some more tang.
• Want a little heat? Add some red pepper flakes.
• Want a little cheese? crumble some vegan feta on top or some grated vegan parm.

Pairing Suggestions

• This light pasta recipe pairs lovely with a refreshing Sangria or Tinto de Verano
• Serve it with an Avocado Kale Salad or Gazpacho
• Or try our Tofu Caprese Salad as an appetizer!

Storage and Reheating

• Just like any other left over pasta, it will always be a little more dry the next day. To reheat add a splash of water.
• Personally, I can eat this cold the next day. Add a little more lemon juice and it turns into a delicious cold pasta salad dish for lunch the next day!

Other Pasta Recipes to Enjoy

• Green Goddess Pasta
• Lemon Zucchini Pasta Sauce

We hope you enjoy this recipe. Remember, every step you take towards a plant-based lifestyle is something to be proud of. Whether you’re vegan, trying to eat more plant-based meals, or just here for a delicious recipe –
thank you for being part of the journey with us!

Lemon Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Artichoke Hearts

A light pasta full of zesty earthy flavors that easily comes together in 20 minutes!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Easy, Light, Quick, Summer Pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 397kcal

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Equipment

• 1 pot
• 1 skillet

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lbs pasta (uncooked)
• ▢ 2 lemons (juiced)
• ▢ 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• ▢ 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (chopped)
• ▢ 4-6 cloves garlic (chopped)
• ▢ ¼ tsp salt and pepper (or to taste)
• ▢ 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional topping)
• ▢ 1 tbsp hemp seeds (optional topping)

Instructions

• Boil 1 lbs pasta according to package directions.
• Chop 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts and 4-6 cloves garlic.
• In a skillet, sauté garlic, sun-dried tomato and artichoke hearts for 1-2 minutes at medium heat.
• Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the tomato and artichokes. Cook at a low-medium setting for 1-2 minutes.
• Squeeze the juice of 2 lemons over the pasta, add ¼ tsp salt and pepper, toss and serve.
• Optional: Top with 1 tbsp nutritional yeast and 1 tbsp hemp seeds for added protein and nutrients.

Notes

Feel free to use your choice of pasta. We found this fun shape called trottole.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg

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