Macaroni with Purple Artichokes and Pesto
Macaroni with Purple Artichokes and Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful pasta dish that combines the unique taste of purple artichokes with the freshness of pesto. The macaroni is cooked al dente and tossed with tender purple artichoke hearts that have been sautéed with garlic and olive oil. A generous amount of fresh pesto, made from basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil, is mixed in, coating the pasta and artichokes in a fragrant, green sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of earthy artichokes and bright, herbaceous pesto, creating a delightful and visually appealing meal.
Ingredients
- 12 Purple Artichokes
- 1 Lemon
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 bunch Chervil
- 4 sprigs Mint
- 8.8 oz Ricotta
- 4.4 oz Parmesan
- 0.7 oz Butter
- 14.1 oz Macaroni
- 5.1 fl oz Olive Oil
- 4 Rusks
- 2 tbsp Flour
- Freshly Ground Salt
- Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the artichokes by removing the stem, outer leaves, and cutting the leaf tips. Place them in a pot of cold water with squeezed lemon juice.
- Add the flour to the pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the artichokes are tender. Drain and cut them into halves or quarters.
- Strip the leaves from the chervil and mint, reserving some for garnish if desired. Peel and degerm 2 garlic cloves. Blend everything, gradually adding enough olive oil to achieve a creamy pesto.
- Crush the rusks into breadcrumbs and toast them in a pan with butter and the remaining peeled and crushed garlic. Stir well.
- Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions, then drain. Mix with a bit of olive oil.
- Make parmesan shavings with a vegetable peeler. Arrange the macaroni in 4 deep plates. Distribute the artichokes, add pesto, dollops of ricotta, and toasted breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with parmesan shavings, reserved leaves, and serve.
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