Name: Farfalle Con Carciofi Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 6 fresh, medium-sized artichokes, bottoms only, halved and thinly sliced, or 1 package frozen artichoke hearts, thinly sliced.; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/3 cup; 4 T extra virgin olive oil; oregano, a few leaves, finely chopped, you may use 1/4 t dry, however, it will not have the delicate flavor of fresh; 1 lb farfalle or any flat pasta; 6 quarts water

Farfalle Con Carciofi is a pasta dish that features bowtie pasta and artichokes. The dish is typically made with a white sauce, but variations may include a tomato-based sauce or a cream-based sauce.

6 fresh, medium-sized artichokes, bottoms only, halved and thinly sliced, or 1 package frozen artichoke hearts, thinly sliced.

1 lemon, juiced

1/3 cup

4 T extra virgin olive oil

oregano, a few leaves, finely chopped, you may use 1/4 t dry, however, it will not have the delicate flavor of fresh

1 lb farfalle or any flat pasta

6 quarts water

Place artichokes in a saucepan with the olive oil, oregano, water and a pinch or two of salt over medium-low heat. Cover and simmer till tender and the liquid has been reduced. Stir occasionally making sure sauce does not dry out.

Cook the pasta, remove when ready. Drain.

Place pasta in a warm bowl, and combine immediately with the artichoke sauce.

Send to table.

Hint: the sauce can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when ready for use. You might have to add a little of the pasta cooking liquid, as the artichokes will soak up the liquid they are sitting in.