Pasta with Baby Artichoke Heart Saute

Directions

1. 1

   1 Lemon, cut in half 2 lb Baby artichokes 2 1/2 tb Olive oil 3 md Garlic cloves, chopped fine 1 1/4 c Reduced chicken broth -(see recipe) 3

2. 2

   Fill a mixing bowl with cold water and squeeze the remaining lemon juice into the water

3. 3

   With a small, sharp knife, pare and quarter the artichokes, adding them one by one to the bowl of water to keep them from discoloring

4. 4

   In a large skillet, heat the oil with the garlic over moderate to high heat, until the garlic turns a light golden color, 2 to 3 minutes

5. 5

   Meanwhile, drain the artichokes and pat them dry in a kitchen towel

6. 6

   Add them to the pan and saute them until they begin to turn golden, 3 to 4 minutes

7. 7

   Pour in the broth and reserved lemon juice

8. 8

   Bring to a boil, then toss with the parsley