Artichokes and Shells

Vino Girl's Note:

I came up with this one night to satisfy both my husband's wish for an olive oil-based pasta dish, and my craving for artichokes. We really enjoyed this hot and also the next day for lunch as a cold pasta salad. Cooking times are approximate since I didn't keep track, but it is a fairly good guess. Everything should only be cooked until heated through and the sauce is thickened.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 4 ounces small shell pasta , uncooked
• 1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts , quartered
• 1 cup tomato , chopped
• ½ cup black olives or ½ cup kalamata olive , sliced
• ½ cup bell pepper , diced (I used red but use whatever's on hand)
• 1⁄3; cup onion , chopped
• ¼ cup white wine
• 1 pepperoncini pepper , chopped and seeded
• 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
• 2 teaspoons garlic , minced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley , chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil , chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano , chopped
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese , to taste
• salt , to taste
• fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat; add garlic and onion and saute for about 1 minute.
3. Add olives, bell pepper, pepperoncini, and white wine and cook for about 3 minutes (reduce heat if necessary).
4. Add artichokes with their liquid and tomatoes, cook for another 3 minutes, or until liquid reduces.
5. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, herbs, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
6. Top with feta cheese and serve.

Reviews

[chiclet]

Great weeknight dish that comes together quickly and easily. It makes superb leftovers to boot, reheated or cold. I have omitted or subbed different things depending on what ingredients I have on hand and it's always a success. Thanks, kburie!

[kaiti hill]

This made a great light lunch that filled you up without fealing heavy. The leftovers saved nicely for cold pasta salad the next day.

[FebDeb]

This was really good and quick to make. I threw some leftover chicken in and my whole family enjoyed it.