Whole Wheat Pasta with Artichokes, Spinach, and Hazelnuts

Whole Wheat Pasta with Artichokes, Spinach, and Hazelnuts

INGREDIENTS: 

  • 1/4 c crushed hazelnuts 
  • 1 bag dry whole wheat pasta 
  • 1 T salt 
  • 1 T olive oil 
  • 4 cooked artichokes, quartered lengthwise (I love the canned artichokes from Sogno Toscano
  • 1/2 c cooked spinach 
  • 1/4 c grated pecorino romano

DIRECTIONS: 

  • Set pot of salty water to boil. 
  • Toast hazelnuts over medium heat. When they are aromatic and brown, set them aside in a bowl. 
  • When pot of salty water is boiling, add pasta. Stir with a wooden spoon. 
  • Pour olive oil into sauce pan and add artichokes. When the artichokes develop color, add spinach. Lower the heat. 
  • Toss in toasted hazelnuts. Mix gently. 
  • When the pasta is done cooking, drain it and add it to the sauce pan. 
  • Sprinkle with cheese. 
  • Serve immediately. 
Serves 4. 20 minutes total time. 

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