Penne Ai Carciofi Recipe
Artichoke hearts, pancetta, white wine, garlic and oil topped with grated dried ricotta
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Preparing the Sauce
- 2
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
- 4
Deglaze with Wine
Pour in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- 5
Add Artichokes
Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot, topped with grated dried ricotta cheese.