Artichoke Pizzaiola
Artichoke Pizzaiola
Marinated artichokes blanketed in a quick simmered pizzaiola sauce of plum tomatoes, parmesan, oregano and parsley.
Prep: 5 minutes · Cook: 15 minutes
What Is Artichoke Pizzaiola?
A warm antipasto where marinated artichokes are dressed in a quick pizzaiola — plum tomatoes simmered with olive oil, garlic, parmesan, oregano and parsley — and finished with lemon.
Why Make Artichoke Pizzaiola?
- Pizzaiola flavours without a pizza
- The artichokes need zero cooking themselves
- One small saucepan, 20 minutes
- Parmesan melts right into the sauce
- Lemon at the end wakes everything up
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 marinated artichokes (arranged in a serving dish)
- 1 lemon (for a fresh squeeze to finish)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 398 mL plum tomatoes (canned, mashed with a fork (14 oz))
- 25 g parmesan cheese (grated (1 oz))
- 1/4 tsp oregano (chopped)
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp stock
Instructions
- Arrange the marinated artichokes in a serving dish.
- In a saucepan, combine the mashed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, oregano, stock and parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper and simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Spoon the hot sauce over the artichokes.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and serve hot.
Cooking Tips
- Mash the tomatoes roughly — rustic is right
- Simmer gently; the sauce should thicken, not reduce to paste
- Warm the serving dish so the sauce stays hot
- Squeeze the lemon at the table for the brightest finish
- Serve with bread for the leftover sauce
Frequently Asked Questions About Artichoke Pizzaiola
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1. Is this served hot or cold?
Hot — the simmered sauce goes over the artichokes and it's served immediately.
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2. Can I use canned artichoke hearts instead?
Yes — plain hearts work; the marinated ones bring extra seasoning.
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3. What does the parmesan do in the sauce?
It melts in as it simmers, thickening and seasoning the tomatoes.
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4. What do I serve it with?
Crusty bread as a starter, or alongside grilled meat or fish.
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5. How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 2 days; rewarm gently or enjoy at room temperature.
Artichoke Pizzaiola Made Simple
Artichoke Pizzaiola dresses ready-to-eat artichokes in a 10-minute tomato sauce. Unico marinated artichokes and plum tomatoes do the heavy lifting.