Marinated Grilled Artichokes

Garden Fresh Artichokes
Preserved in Colavita
Extra Virgin Oil  and Vinegar

Colavita Grilled Artichoke Salad are made from tender artichoke hearts marinated in a blend Colavita extra-virgin olive oil, sunflower oil and white vinegar.

Our Grilled Artichokes are seasoned to perfection with delicate Italian herbs, to create a wonderful taste.

Marinated Grilled Artichokes are excellent in a salad, Pizza Toppings, Pasta Mix-Ins, Appetizer Platters, pasta sauces, and can be used as appetizer, Lunch on the Go, or added on your favorite sandwiches.

Linguine and Zucchini “Spaghetti” with Colavita Grilled Artichokes

Use a mandoline slicer* to create fresh zucchini spaghetti; toss with linguine; add the deep flavor of Colavita Grilled Artichokes and you have an easy and delicious vegetarian meal.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 pound COLAVITA Linguine, cooked according to package directions,

½ cup pasta water reserved

4 medium fresh zucchini, cut into spaghetti, using the julienne blade on a mandolin slicer*

3 tablespoons COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 container of COLAVITA Grilled Artichokes, drained and coarsely chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat; add the zucchini and sauté until crisp tender; about 3 – 4 minutes. Add the cooked Linguine; artichokes; toss well. Add the cream, cheese and lemon zest; toss well to combine. Moisten with pasta water if it seems to dry. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

*If you don’t have a mandoline slicer, you can slice the zucchini very thinly into a julienne or into slices.