Lemon and Artichoke “Cacio e Pepe”

May 9, 2024

Lemon and Artichoke “Cacio e Pepe”

This creamy lemon and artichoke cacio e pepe-style pasta is a delicious twist on one of my favorite Italian dishes. Bursting with vibrant lemon, sweet roasted garlic, and tangy artichoke flavors, this pasta is made incredibly easy (and creamy) with the help of some store-bought, craft peppercorn cream sauce. It might not be traditional (please don’t hate me, Italian friends), but I’m tellin’ ya – it’s SO delicious, and you’ll want to keep it in rotation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 567 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head garlic
  • 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts drained and rinsed
  • 1 jar Cucina Moderna Peppercorn Cream sauce
  • 2 oz pecorino romano
  • 1/2 cup collagen peptides
  • 1 lb spaghetti or pasta of choice
  • 1 lemon juice + zest
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and arrange a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Roast the garlic. Cut a whole head of garlic in half crosswise, then drizzle the exposed cloves with the olive oil, season with salt, and either wrap in foil or place cut side down onto a baking sheet and roast for 40-50 minutes, or until the cloves are golden brown and fork tender. Remove and let cool.
  • Make the sauce. To a blender, add the artichoke hearts, Peppercorn Cream sauce, roasted garlic, pecorino, collagen and some salt and puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if you’d like.
  • Cook the pasta and finish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then liberally season with salt (one or two big handfuls), and cook your pasta till a minute under the al dente time on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of the salty, starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta, lower the heat to medium low and return to the pot along with the sauce, lemon juice and zest, parsley and a splash of the pasta water and toss to coat until the pasta is the doneness you like, adding more pasta water to thin the sauce to your liking if needed. Taste once more for seasoning and adjust, then just serve with some freshly cracked black pepper and enjoy!

Notes

MICRONUTRIENT HEROES:

63% vitamin K, 16% vitamin C, 13% calcium, 12% iron and folate

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 27gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 887mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 2mg
Keyword artichokes, black pepper, collagen, collagen peptides, cream sauce, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon, olive oil, parsley, pasta, pecorino, spaghetti
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I'm a big eater, a huge fan of pasta (and mac n cheese), and I'm on a mission to prove that indulgence and balance can exist well together without silly restrictions or dieting. Life's too short to eat bad food!