Torri pasta with artichokes in creamy sauce Recipe

• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 400 g artichoke hearts from a jar, washed, drained and cut into small pieces
• 1 - 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 ½ cups cream
• Fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 300 g whole wheat pasta (Torri di Pisa or similar short shaped pasta), cooked and drained

Directions

1.

In a large pan sauté the spring onions in hot oil over medium heat, approximately 2 minutes.

2.

Stir in the artichoke hearts, cook for 1 minute.

3.

Slowly add the cream, lemon juice and basil, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

4.

Add Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.

5.

Spoon the sauce over to cover pasta. Sprinkle with additional chopped basil leaves.