Ingredients

  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 34 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil (divided in half)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 whole artichoke hearts (cut into thin slices)
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 medium shallot (sliced)
  • 1 cup vermentino dry white wine (or another white dry wine)
  • 12 teaspoon sea salt
  • 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • Cook pasta for 10 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat half of the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • When pan starts to smoke, saute the shallot for 1 min.
  • Add the artichoke slices and brown until golden.
  • Add the thyme and wine and cover the pan, letting the liquid almost evaporate.
  • Just before adding the pasta, quickly saute the cherry tomatoes for 1 min.
  • just so they release their juices.
  • Add the hot pasta to the pan along with the rest of the olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Saute for 2 minutes and serve immediately.