Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cooked radiatore (about 5 ounces uncooked short coiled pasta)
  • 2 cups thinly sliced spinach
  • 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (one ounce)

Method

  • Combined 2 artichoke hearts, olive oil, and the next six ingredients (olive oil through garlic) in a blender or food processor, and process until mixture is smooth.
  • Chop the remaining artichoke hearts.
  • Combine the chopped artichokes, pasta, spinach and chopped tomato in a large bowl.
  • Pour pureed artichoked mixture over pasta mixture, and toss well to coat.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Yields six servings (one cup each).