Step by step
Arrange the artichokes vertically in the saucepan with the garlic, adding two glasses of water, cover and cook for half an hour
Tips
There are many varieties of artichoke: in this case we chose the Roman ones, but as an alternative you can use those from Catania or Campania, which are smoother.
Trivia
One of the most famous Latin poets, Horace, was inspired in some of his works by the Greek word for artichoke, Cynara, which he uses to name a lost love of his youth.