FOOD ARTE

ARTICHOKES AND ALMONDS SAVORY CREAM

The main ingredient of this savory cream is tender delicate artichoke. The artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) is a very interesting vegetable because of its decisive taste which, combined with almonds, gives this cream an extraordinary taste. It’s an excellent dressing for meat Tortelli (filled fresh pasta) with fresh cream or as a complement to hors d’oeuvres.

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Weight 0,335 kg
Dimensions 6,5 × 6,5 × 8,0 cm
Ingredients

85% artichokes, extra virgin olive oil, 3% almonds, salt, acidifier: citric acid.

Recipe

Cook the pasta (fettuccine, rigatoni, penne or any other you prefer) and add the Artichoke and almond cream and sprinkle with Parmesan or Pecorino cheese and serve. It is excellent also to season risotto and as a spread for canapés or on toasted bread (Bruschetta).

Curiosity

Artichokes not only contain calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium but also inulin, a natural fiber that helps contrasting bad cholesterol and gives a sensation of satiety. Also almonds richly contain vitamin E and B2, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium and fibres; they also contain oils that are part of the Omega3 and Omega 6 family, that are particularly beneficial to prevent cardio-circulatory problems.

Gross weight

335 g. / 11.8 oz.

Net weight

180 g. / 6.3 oz.

Shelf life

24 months

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