Rigatoni Ai Carciofi Recipe

Rigatoni ai Carciofi Recipe Photo: Kate Whitaker
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I have always found artichokes a little bit like Marmite — you love them or you hate them! In my case, I absolutely adore them. If you have never tried them, please have a go at this rigatoni al Carciofe recipe — you won't be disappointed. Never ever buy artichokes that are preserved in brine because they aren't worth eating.

Rigatoni Ai Carciofi Recipe
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Prep Time
15
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Cook Time
30
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Servings
4
Rigatoni ai Carciofi Recipe
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 6 artichoke hearts in oil
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon dry white wine
  • finely grated zest of 1/2 Orange
  • 7 cups (18 ounces) rigatoni
  • Salt and pepper
Directions
  1. In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter with the oil.
  2. Once hot, add the garlic, rosemary, olives, and artichokes and sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  3. Pour in the wine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate.
  4. Add the orange zest, season with salt and pepper, and mix everything together. Set aside.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and add to the pan with the artichoke mixture.
  6. Return the pan to high heat and mix everything together for 30 seconds to allow the sauce to coat the pasta evenly and serve immediately.
 
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