Spaghetti with artichokes is inspired by the film "The Postman," starring the unforgettable Massimo Troisi. In the film, Pablo Neruda, a Chilean poet, is exiled on an island and hires Massimo Troisi as his postman. They become great friends and exchange cooking tips and poems. This is where an exceptional spaghetti with artichokes is born. And for this dish, I chose Sardinian artichoke, since we're on an island. Action, let's cook!
Recipe by Alessandro Borghese kitchen Sound
Ingredients for 4 people- 400 g Spaghetti
- 2 Sardinian artichokes
- 1 clove of garlic in its skin
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Mint to taste
- EVO oil to taste
- Mullet bottarga to taste
- Salt and green pepper to taste
In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil, 1 clove of garlic, and the finely chopped artichoke stems. Clean the artichokes, removing the beards. Cut them into strips and season them in the pan with salt, green pepper, and a tablespoon of white vinegar. Add salt and bring the water for the pasta to a boil. Add the spaghetti and drain when 3/4 cooked, reserving the cooking water. Cook the pasta in the pan with the artichokes, adding a few tablespoons of the cooking water to keep it from drying out. Stir in extra virgin olive oil.
Serve the dish garnished with mullet bottarga slices, mint leaves and a sprinkling of pepper.
