Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (, drained if using oil-packed (about 12 halves))
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (, peeled)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves ((about 6–8 leaves))
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper ((medium grind))
- 1 pound short pasta (, such as casarecce)
- 1 pound frozen artichoke hearts (, thawed and quartered*)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons capers (, drained)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (, cut into thin strips)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ((optional, if you want the pasta to have a kick))
- 2 ounces toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup shaved Pecorino Romano (, plus additional)
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
- Make the Pasta Salad