Pasta with artichokes

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta just until al dente according to package directions. Drain, and carefully reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, when the pasta is about 5 minutes away from being ready, melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for 10 seconds unitl fragrant, then stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring often.

Step 3

Pour in the white wine and stir until the flour-butter mixture is incorporated into it, cook for about 1 minute while the mixture bubbles gently.

Step 4

Stir in the cream, cook for a couple of minutes.

Step 5

Finally stir in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and turn the heat off. Add the artichokes, toss gently, taste and make sure you're happy with the seasoning.

Step 6

Add the drained pasta, the chopped parsley, and toss until nicely coated. This is when you might want to add a splash of the reserved pasta water until everything is moist.

Step 7

Divide into 4 pasta bowls, and serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper and grated parmesan cheese.