Artichoke Fennel Sauce with Prosciutto Recipe

Artichoke Fennel Sauce with Prosciutto Recipe

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