Spaghetti with artichokes and Parmesan cream.

Creamy, savory, irresistible and quick recipe: discover how to prepare pasta with Parmesan cream and crispy artichokes.
Here is a simple yet refined recipe, designed to maximize the pairing between the sweetness of the artichokes and the savory flavor of Parmigiano.

Ideal for those who are lactose intolerant since Parmigiano is lactose-free.

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Spaghetti with artichokes and Parmesan cream

Cost: Budget-friendly
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 2
Cooking methods: Boiling
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Autumn, Winter and Spring

Ingredients

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6 oz spaghetti
3 artichoke hearts (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (or Grana Padano)
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste water (pasta cooking water)
Half lemon

Spaghetti with artichokes and Parmesan cream

Tools

What we need

1 Knife
1 Bowl
1 Pan
1 Pot

Steps

Let’s go to the kitchen

Clean the artichokes by removing the tough leaves and the inner choke.
Slice them thinly and keep them in water with lemon to prevent discoloration.
Take a pan or wok, add the oil, add the chopped garlic and as soon as the garlic is golden…
Add the artichoke hearts and sauté them in the pan until they become golden and crispy. Season lightly with salt only at the end.
Once cooked, they will look like this.
Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil for the pasta.
Cook the pasta in lightly salted water (the Parmigiano will already add a lot of saltiness). If you like, you can add plenty of black pepper, like a sort of cacio e pepe.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the Parmesan cream:
Place the grated Parmigiano in a small bowl.
Add a ladleful of pasta cooking water little by little, whisking vigorously with a whisk or fork until you obtain a thick, lump-free cream.
Drain the pasta al dente directly into the pan with the artichokes.
Turn off the heat — a crucial step to prevent the cheese from curdling — and pour in the Parmesan cream, toss in the pan and add freshly ground black pepper.
Here are the Spaghetti with artichokes and Parmesan cream, ready to serve.