This is a simple and very tasty vegetable recipe which can be achieved by using artichoke hearts or whole artichokes.
The recipe indicates the use of artichoke hearts but if you want to use whole artichokes make sure to take the hard leaves off first and to use only the hearts and the stems.
You can also add cubed potatoes to make this dish richer.

Carciofi di Nonna Laura - Nonna Laura's Artichokes

Ingredients for 4 people: 4 big artichoke hearts cleaned, 1/2 gloves of garlic, a handful of chooped parsley, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons of fine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of Parmisan grated cheese, olive oil, water

Place the oilive oil in the pan, add the artichokes hearts and sprinkle all remaining ingredients on top of the artichokes. Add enough water to cover completely the artichokes.
Cook over a low heat for about 20 minutes, a little more if the potatoes are still hard.
Serve hot!