Baby Artichokes, Ham, & Fettuccini

Ingredients:

• 1 cup smoked ham, julienned
• 2 tbsp shallot, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic, chopped
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 4 cups hot cooked fettuccini
• 1½ cup cooked baby artichokes, halved or quartered depending upon size*
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 2 tbsp EACH chopped ripe and green olives

Instructions:

1. Saute ham, shallot and garlic in butter.
2. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
3. Add fettuccini and toss.
4. Add artichokes; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and olives.
*For preparation of baby artichokes see the directions and photos under Basic Preparation. You will need about 2 pounds of chokes, approximately 20-24 artichokes.
5. After trimming to hearts, cook in boiling water, flavored with lemon juice & garlic until just tender. Let the chokes cool; cut in half or quarters.