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Artichoke Fennel Sauce with Prosciutto

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1

small garlic clove

1

teaspoon fennel seeds

1

(16-ounces) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced

1

large fennel bulb, trimmed, fronds chopped and reserved, and bulb coarsely grated on a box grater

1

teaspoon grated lemon zest

6

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1

/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped

1

/2 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano

Accompaniment: 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained, reserving 1 cup cooking water

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mince and mash garlic and fennel seeds to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then stir together with artichokes, grated fennel, reserved fronds, zest, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

    Step 2

    Toss hot spaghetti with artichoke sauce. Thin with some of cooking water. Serve topped with prosciutto and cheese.