Ragout Of Peas And Artichokes

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   ["Shell the peas. (You can do this a day or two ahead and keep them refrigerated in a tightly closed container)", "Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Choose the smallest, freshest artichokes you can find. Trim them and put them into a 1 1/2-quart casserole with about 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onions, salt and pepper.", "Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Add the peas, lettuce, parsley, water and the pancetta cut into small pieces. Cover and continue the cooking in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.", "Serve hot, directly from the casserole.", "Note: In the very early spring, it may be possible to get the very tiny baby artichokes. If you can get these, you will want at least 5 per person, since they are bite-sized.

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   Frozen artichoke hearts have also been substituted with success."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.