Spaghetti ai Carciofi- Spaghetti with Artichokes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth provides flavor without alcohol.

Clean and trim artichokes, removing tough outer leaves and slicing them thinly.

Soak artichokes in lemon water to prevent browning.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add sliced artichokes and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.

Combine spaghetti with the artichoke mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.

Stir in chopped parsley and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

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