Stuffed Artichokes Alla Romana
By: marpar
Published: Saturday, January 1, 2011 - 8:55am

Ingredients




6 wholes artichokes
1 cup of bread crumbs
1 minced clove of garlic
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or Pecorino romano
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Wash the artichokes and then snip the artichokes leaves pointed tips. Cut off the stems. Holding the artichokes firmly open the leaves so  they can be stuffed. 2 In a medium bowl combine bread crumbs, the minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil and the cheese, and mix it. Add some salt and pepper. 3 Press the mixture into each artichoke. Place the  stuffed artichokes in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Add enough water to reach half way up artichokes and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. 4 Bring to a boil over high heat and then  reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until leaves pull out easily.

About


This is a recipe that is present in all the Mediterranean countreis, but it originates from Italy.