Artichoke & Mushroom Linguine

Last weeks meal plan included Linguine with Artichokes but I changed it up a little. The original seemed like it would be kind of bland...

So here's my version... with mushrooms and bacon. I also halved the recipe so if you are serving more than 2 or 3 people. :)

Ingredients:

1/2 lb bacon
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoons flour
1 cups chicken broth
2 garlic gloves, crushed
1 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
5-6 mushrooms, sliced
1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts; drained
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
8oz linguini





Chop and sautee the bacon.



Melt the oil, butter and flour until mixed

Pour in chicken broth

Add lemon juice, garlic, and spices

Drain and quarter artichokes. Slice Mushrooms.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.

Add mushrooms and artichokes to sauce mixture.

Mmmmm.... saucy!

Toss in bacon and parmesan.

Mix and take a lil' break.

Enjoy a new kind of IPA :) Or beverage of your choice!

YUM! Cheers!!!!!

Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Add flour and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Slowly stir in chicken broth; increase heat and cook for 1 minute.

Add garlic, lemon juice and italian seasoning. Cook uncovered over low heat for about 5 minutes.

If you haven’t already done so, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for about 9 minutes, or according to package directions.

Drain and quarter artichokes & slice mushrooms then add them to your sauce. Baste for about 8 minutes in the sauce.

Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce. Top with extra Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!!!