Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 oF. Place 24 artichokes in a colander, pressing with the back of a spoon to remove juice; set aside. (Reserve any remaining artichokes for another use).

Combine egg whites and next 5 ingredients (egg whites through pepper); stir with a whisk. coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium high heat. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, dredge artichokes in flour and dip in egg white mixture. Add 12 artichokes to skillet; cook 3 minutes turning to brown on all sides. Remove artichokes from skillet; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Set aside. Repeat procedure with remaining 12 artichokes and egg white mixture.

Bake at 400 oF for 15 minutes or until hot. Serve over hot pasta and heated marinara sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3
artichokes, 1 cup pasta and 1/2 cup sauce).

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