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Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Menfi Artichoke Pasta: A Traditional Sicilian Vegetarian Delight
Learn how to make Menfi artichoke pasta, a beloved dish from Agrigento, bursting with flavour and simple ingredients – perfect all year round!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300g pasta (short shapes like penne or rigatoni work best)
- ✓ 6 spiny Menfi artichokes
- ✓ 2 ripe tomatoes
- ✓ 2 garlic cloves
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ 1 ladle of vegetable stock
- ✓ Chopped fresh parsley
- ✓ Salt, to taste
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ Shavings of Sicilian pecorino cheese
📊 Nutritional Information
This Menfi artichoke pasta is a straightforward yet boldly flavoured dish that embodies the rustic charm of Agrigento’s country cooking. The spiny artichokes from Menfi, with their distinctive bittersweet edge, pair beautifully with ripe tomatoes and pecorino cheese, creating a wholesome, colourful pasta that’s fragrant with the essence of the Mediterranean.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Prepare the artichokes by peeling away the tough outer leaves and trimming the spiny tops. Scoop out the hearts, slice them thinly, and pop them into a bowl of water with lemon to stop browning.
- 2
Gently fry the garlic cloves in a splash of extra virgin olive oil until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- 3
Add the chopped tomatoes and artichokes to the pan. Pour in a ladle of vegetable stock and cook over a medium heat until the artichokes are tender.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and add it to the pan with the artichoke mixture.
- 5
Toss the pasta for a few minutes, then stir through chopped parsley, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 6
Serve your dish piping hot, generously sprinkled with shards of Sicilian pecorino.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer twist, try sprinkling toasted breadcrumbs sautéed with garlic and parsley over the top. If you’d like a silkier sauce, add a splash of the pasta cooking water as you toss everything together.
📦 Storage
- • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day.
- • Reheat gently in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil or a touch of water before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy this Menfi artichoke pasta alongside a glass of fresh Contea di Sclafani Rosso Novello—a young red wine with harmonious flavours and delicate aromas that perfectly balance the savoury pecorino and sweet tomatoes.
Why not bring a little Sicilian sunshine to your dinner table with this lovely artichoke pasta? It’s a simple, satisfying dish that’s bursting with authentic flavours and perfect for sharing with family and friends. Give it a go—you might just find it becomes a new favourite in your recipe collection!
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