Lemony Linguine with Spring Vegetables

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Instead of cooking pasta in a huge pot of water, here we use just 3 1/2 cups for this one-pot pasta recipe. When the pasta is al dente, most of the water has evaporated and the bit that's left is thickened with the starch that cooks off the pasta. With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese, you have a delicious silky sauce. Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer? Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh.

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on July 30, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Nutrition Notes

Are Artichoke Hearts Healthy?

Artichoke hearts are the center, meaty part of the artichoke. They bring a little bit of plant protein, fiber and small amounts of several nutrients. If you wanted to up the nutrient content, you could include the artichoke meat from the stem and base of the petals, which deliver more protein and fiber, as well as vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, magnesium, folate and phosphorous.

Are Peas Good for You?

Peas are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which provide fuel for energy. They're also rich in plant protein, fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin K, potassium and manganese. These nutrients together with the antioxidants in peas can help reduce the risk of disease, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The fiber and protein in peas help manage blood sugar and are beneficial for digestion.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

What Are the Best Parmesan Cheese Substitutes?

If you prefer to substitute another cheese for Parmesan, we suggest Asiago, Cheddar, Comté, Gruyère, halloumi or Pecorino Romano. Of course, the sauce's flavor and consistency will be slightly different but still tasty.

What's the Best Way to Store Leftovers?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and try to consume them within a day or two. The upside: Leftovers will be extra tasty as the pasta is infused with the sauce longer. The downside: If you store pasta with sauce longer than a couple of days, it will get mushy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Can You Do with Extra Half-and-Half?

You can use half-and-half as you would any creamer or milk. We like it in hot or iced coffee, hot chocolate and cocktails. But you can also add it to scrambled eggs, quiche and mashed potatoes. It’s perfect for making bread pudding. According to the USDA Foodkeeper app, you should consume half-and-half within three to four days after purchase. When it goes bad, it will start to smell or separate. If you see signs of this, toss it.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat linguine or fettuccine
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
3 ½ cups water
1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts
6 cups chopped mature spinach
2 cups peas, fresh or frozen
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3-4 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Combine pasta, garlic, salt and pepper in a large pot. Add water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes.
Stir in artichokes, spinach and peas and cook until the pasta is tender and the water has almost evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes more.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup cheese, half-and-half, lemon zest and lemon juice to taste. Let stand, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

372	Calories
7g	Fat
64g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 372
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 64g	23%
Dietary Fiber 15g	53%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 18g	36%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Vitamin A 5193IU	104%
Vitamin C 50mg	55%
Folate 273mcg	68%
Sodium 581mg	25%
Calcium 234mg	18%
Iron 5mg	25%
Magnesium 163mg	39%
Potassium 931mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.