Spaghetti ai Carciofi

Ingredients:

• 4-6 cleaned, trimmed artichokes (stem included-optional)
• 2 cloves of crushed garlic
• 1 small red chilli finely sliced
• 1 handful of parsley finely chopped
• olive oil for frying
• salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked “al dente” spaghetti

Instructions:

1. Blanch your cleaned artichokes in some boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    
2. Heat up some olive oil in a pan on medium heat and once it’s heated add your artichokes. Fry on both sides for a few minutes ensuring they do not burn.
    
3. Add your garlic and chilli and give everything a good toss and stir. Season accordingly with salt and pepper.
    
4. Add the spaghetti and toss everything together. If the mixture becomes a little dry add some more olive oil and a little pasta water to loosen it up a little.
    
5. Plate the spaghetti with the artichokes and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Photo Credit: souvlakiforthesoul.com
Source: www.souvlakiforthesoul.com/2010/11/artichokes-with-spaghett