Ingredients :
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces fettuccine or other long pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 18 ounces frozen artichoke hearts thawed and drained
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- minced fresh parsley for garnish
Directions :
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and oil until melted and combined. Add onion, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in artichokes and sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
- To a large serving bowl, add drained pasta, artichoke mixture, ½ cup reserved cooking liquid, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until combined, adding more liquid if needed to bring the sauce together. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.
