Pasta with artichokes and mascarpone, simple and creamy… a quick and very tasty vegetarian first course, perfect if you have some nice fresh artichokes available. The recipe is very easy, just cook the artichokes in a pan with a piece of onion, then add the mascarpone, and finally the pasta… in a few minutes you will bring to the table a simple but really flavorful dish!
If you love artichokes, here are some other ideas for you:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
- Energy 365.36 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 38.44 (g) of which sugars 3.04 (g)
- Proteins 7.88 (g)
- Fat 21.87 (g) of which saturated 11.99 (g)of which unsaturated 0.45 (g)
- Fibers 4.59 (g)
- Sodium 434.89 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 11 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 5.64 oz pasta
- 2 artichokes
- 3.53 oz mascarpone
- 1/4 onion
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Tools
- Pan
- Bowl
- Pot
- Colander
Preparation
Clean the artichokes by removing the outer leaves, tips, and any fuzz inside, then cut them into wedges.
If you have the stems, peel them with a knife and cut them into rings.
As you clean them, immerse the artichokes in a bowl with water and lemon juice to prevent them from darkening.
Clean the onion and chop it. Sauté it in a pan with a bit of extra virgin olive oil.
Add the artichokes (drained from soaking), salt them, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until they are tender. Add a little hot water so they don’t dry out and cook better.
Add the mascarpone (1), thinned with a bit of water, and mix it with the artichokes (2).
Boil the pasta in salted boiling water for the necessary minutes.
Drain it and pour it into the pan (3). Mix and let it flavor over high heat for a few seconds, adding a pinch of pepper.
The pasta with artichokes and mascarpone is ready, serve it hot on plates… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
You can use the pasta shape you prefer, whether semolina or egg.
Out of season, you can use frozen artichoke hearts.
You can enrich the sauce with diced speck, bacon, or cooked ham.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How can I replace mascarpone?
You can use another creamy cheese, like robiola or philadelphia, or you can use ricotta.
