- Peel cardoons. Take away any leaves
- Starting from the top pull away the peel with the filaments
- Cut lengthwise
- Put cardoons in a pot with water and cook “al dente”
- Drain and set aside
- In the same pot put extra-virgin olive oil and/or butter. Put cardoons in the pot and mix.
- Add Parmesan and cover with a lid.
- Serve