Creamy Artichoke And Asiago Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb rotini pasta
• 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup asiago cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne chili pepper flakes (optional)
• additional parsley (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 cook rotini according to package directions. keep hot.
• 2 drain and chop artichoke hearts.
• 3 in a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic gently in the olive oil until onion starts to soften.
• 4 add artichokes. heat gently, stirring often.
• 5 add basil and wine.
• 6 shake the milk and flour together. add to pan. heat, stirring constantly, until simmering and thickened.
• 7 stir in asiago and parsley. taste and adjust seasonings.
• 8 toss pasta in sauce until well-coated. serve sprinkled with cayenne pepper flakes and additional parsley.