Pasta with Artichokes

For my birthday, I received a set of low bowls with artichokes printed on them.  At every subsequent meal that week, when I would get to the bottom of my dish, I'd find myself hungry for artichokes.  Enough was finally enough!  This dish is so tasty, and so quick.  The egg really makes the texture complete.

Ingredients:

• 1 can artichoke hearts
• two servings black soba noodles
• two cloves garlic
• 3-4 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 eggs
• Garnish:  black olives, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese

1. Set the eggs to boil (7 min, once the water is at a full boil).
2. Drain and chop the artichoke hearts
3. Mince the garlic cloves
4. While the eggs cool to be peeled, melt the butter and olive oil over low heat.
5. Set water to boil for the noodles
6. Add the garlic and simmer until fragrant (approx. 1 minute)
7. Add artichokes and simmer over low heat in the butter and garlic, tossing to coat, approx 5 minutes.  Peel and chop the eggs.
8. Drain and serve the noodles, topped with chopped hard boiled egg and the artichokes.  Garnish with black olives, parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese.