Spaghetti with artichokes~ mint & chilis

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 cloves garlic, thinly
4 jalapeno peppers, -- seeded
1 bunch mint, leaves removed
Date: Fri, 1 Nov 1996 22:14:18

Directions

16 baby artichokes,outer leaves : removed, stems peeled and : soaking in cool, acidulated : water

: sliced

1 lg red onion, cut into --

: ¼-inch julienne

: and sliced

4 oz extra virgin olive oil

1 lb spaghetti

: and left whole

¼ c freshly grated pecorino

: Freshly ground black pepper Bring 6 quarts water to boil, add 2 tablespoons salt.

Slice the trimmed artichokes up and down ¼-inch thick to yield 4 to 5 pieces per artichoke. Place artichokes in large saute pan with garlic, onion, jalapenos and olive oil and saute over medium high heat until artichokes are tender but not too brown. Set aside.

Drop spaghetti into boiling water and cook until tender yet still al dente. Drain in colander over sink, reserving ½ cup pasta water.

Pour hot pasta into saute pan with artichokes. Turn heat to medium and gently toss to coat pasta with ingredients. If it seems too dry, add a little of the pasta water and toss again.

Toss in mint leaves, grated cheese and toss to mix. Pour into heated serving bowl, grind pepper over and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe By :MOLTO MARIO SHOW #MB5612 ~0500

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