Bow Ties with Artichoke Pesto
Made this recipe for my birthday, May 27, 2009. 1 pound box bow tie pasta 2 (6.5-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Grated Parmesan, for serving Directions In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook bow ties per package directions. In a food processor, combine artichoke hearts, lemon juice, Parmesan, and walnuts, and process for 30 seconds. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until mixture becomes a thick paste. Transfer pesto to a large bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and add to pesto in bowl. Toss to coat. Serve hot with grated Parmesan.