Fettuccine Al Carciofi

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 835 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

4 large artichokes
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 quart water
3 tablespoons butter divided
6 ounces prosciutto thin julienne strips
3 each shallots minced
1 each sweet red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1/2 cup white wine dry
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup pesto, prepared prepared
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 pound pasta, fettuccine cook al dente, drain
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated

Directions

Bend back outer green petals until they sanp off easily near the base.

Continue to snap off and discard petals until central core of pale green petals is reached. Trim outer dark green layer from base.

Using stainless steel knife to minimize discoloration, cut of top 1/3 of petals; discard. Cut stem level with base. Halve each artichoke and slice each half into fourths, removing the hairy choke with a small knife.

Place in mixture of lemon juice and water while working on remaining artichokes to retard discoloration.

Melt 2 tb butter in large skillet; sauté artichokes, add 2 tb water, cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender.

Melt remaining butter in large, heavy saucepan; sauté prosciutto, shallots, pepper and garlic for 5 minutes or until pepper is tender.

Add wine and boil for about 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Mix in cream and pesto.

Cook for about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Keep sauce warm.

Place pasta in large serving bowl and top with cooked artichokes.

Pour sauce over top. Add Parmesan and toasted pine nuts.

Toss to mix well.

Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 254g
Amount per Serving
Calories 835 45% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.0g64%
 Saturated Fat 22.0g110%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 284mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 94.0g31%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g19%
 Sugars 5.0g
Protein 23.0g46%
Vitamin A 44%  Vitamin C 79%
Calcium 22%  Iron 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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