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Artichoke Alfredo Sauce




Source of Recipe


cookscountry






List of Ingredients



• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  
• 1 small onion , chopped fine
  
• 1 clove garlic , minced
  
• 2 (8-ounce) cans artichoke hearts , drained, rinsed, and chopped coarse
  
• 1/2 cup sour cream
  
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
  
• Table salt and ground black pepper
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high, add artichokes, and cook until slightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, 1 cup heavy cream, Parmesan, and lemon zest and juice. Cook over low heat (do not boil) until ingredients are heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
   
2. Toss sauce, remaining 1/4 cup cream, parsley, and basil with cooked pasta and serve.
   






Final Comments


Makes enough to sauce 1 pound of pasta