Pasta With Artichokes

Ingredients

Ingredients for 2 people

• 150 g pasta
• 3 artichokes (outer leaves removed and inner side cleaned)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (cut into very small pieces)
• parsley (well minced)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
• 75 ml white wine
• 2 teaspoons butter
• salt and pepper, as needed

Directions

1. 1

   Boil water for pasta.

2. 2

   Keep the pan on fire, add olive oil, garlic and after 40 seconds, add the artichokes and stir for about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the parsley; stir well.

4. 4

   Add the wine, salt and pepper; cover and allow to cook for a further 5 minutes on very low heat so that the artichokes soften.

5. 5

   After 5 minutes, the wine should be absorbed. Add a little water and cover for a further 3 minutes. After that, test if the artichokes are soft. If so, switch off the fire; keep warm.

6. 6

   When water boils add salt and pasta; cook. Drain out the water when cooked.

7. 7

   Add the drained pasta to the artichoke. Add the butter and cheese; mix well and serve.