A first course that embodies the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, Spaghetti with Artichokes and Cod is a perfect combination of land and sea. The saltiness of the cod blends perfectly with the slightly bitter taste of the artichokes, creating a special dish with just a few ingredients. Artichokes are currently the stars of the market stalls, and you can choose from various prices. Follow the procedure and prepare them with me . . .
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring
- Energy 633.91 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 39.83 (g) of which sugars 2.70 (g)
- Proteins 71.30 (g)
- Fat 18.92 (g) of which saturated 2.70 (g)of which unsaturated 1.69 (g)
- Fibers 9.80 (g)
- Sodium 7,449.10 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 476 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 oz spaghetti
- 3 artichokes
- 3 1/2 tbsp dry white wine
- 7 oz desalted cod
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 3/4 oz tomato sauce
- 3 1/2 tbsp water
- 1 sprig parsley
Tools
- Food Scale
- Cutting Board
- Frying Pan
Steps
Remove the tougher leaves and tips from the artichokes, clean the stem, and cut them into quarters. Immerse them one by one in water with lemon juice to prevent browning. Slice them very thinly and sauté in a pan with oil and whole garlic. After 5 minutes, deglaze with white wine and let it cook covered for 10 minutes on low heat.
Remove the skin from the cod, cut it into pieces and add it to the artichokes, mix, and after 5 minutes add the tomato sauce diluted with hot water, cover, and let cook for another 10 minutes to finish cooking. Taste to check the saltiness and adjust the salt in the pasta water accordingly. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti (I used whole wheat spaghetti) and once cooked al dente, add them to the sauce along with a ladle of pasta cooking water. Mix well, remove the garlic, and if desired, add chopped parsley.
Advice
If you want to add some crunchiness, simply sprinkle the finished dish with crumbled and toasted breadcrumbs
FAQ
How to prevent artichokes from browning?
As you clean them, keep them submerged in water with lemon juice
What if the cod is still too salty?
You can keep it soaking in cold water for longer or avoid adding salt to the pasta water
