Creamy fettuccine with artichokes, broad beans and ham.
Citterio
Enjoy creamy fettuccine with artichokes, broad beans and ham — a light, flavorful Italian pasta perfect for spring.
300 g egg fettuccine
100 g cooked ham
2 artichokes
200 g peeled broad beans
200 ml vegetable broth
1 shallot
40 g grated Parmesan
20 g butter
30 g extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
Clean and cut the artichokes, removing outer leaves and the choke, then soak them in cold water. In a pan, sauté the chopped shallot with olive oil, add the artichokes and cook over high heat for a few minutes. Pour in some broth, cover and cook until tender.
Add the peeled broad beans, season with salt and pepper, and cook briefly. Boil the fettuccine in salted water, drain keeping a ladle of cooking water. Mix the pasta with the sauce, butter, Parmesan, and strips of ham. Toss well and serve warm.