Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta just until al dente according to package directions. Drain, and reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water.

Step 2

When the pasta is about 5 minutes away from being done, melt the butter in large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir for 10 seconds unitl fragrant, stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring often.

Step 3

Add the white wine and stir until the flour-butter mixture is incorporated into it, cook for about 1 minute while the mixture bubbles gently.

Step 4

Stir in the cream, cook for a couple of minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and turn the heat off. Add the artichokes, toss gently, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Step 6

Add the drained pasta, the chopped parsley, and toss until nicely coated. This is when you might want to add a splash of the reserved pasta water until everything is moist.

Step 7

Divide into 4 pasta bowls, and serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper and grated parmesan cheese.