Stuffed Artichokes

This is a recipe that is simple yet extremely tasty. This dish has a very distinctive taste that only artichokes can provide.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  medium artichokes
• 3  cups  fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 1⁄2 cups  of grated parmesan cheese or 1 1⁄2 cups  pecorino cheese
•  parsley
•  garlic
• 3  eggs
•  salt
•  pepper
•  pasta sauce
•  pasta

Directions

1. Remove hard outer leaves from artichokes and blanch the artichokes in boiling water for 4 minutes.
2. Combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, crushed garlic and chopped parsley.
3. Add eggs and lightly mix.
4. Open out each artichoke leaf and stuff it with a bit of the filling.
5. Make your favourite pasta sauce and add the artichokes and cook for 30 minutes.
6. Cook your favourite pasta in the usual manner and drain it.
7. In a large bowl, place the cooked pasta, pour the sauce over the pasta and place the artichokes on top of the pasta and sauce.
8. Top with grated parmesan or pecorino cheese.
9. Optional. 300 grams of chicken or beef mince can be added to the stuffing mixture for a more substantial meal.You may need extra egg.
10. The length of time that you blanch the artichokes will depend on the tenderness of the artichokes. Try and use fresh as possible artichokes.