Country Style Penne Penne Paesana Food

COUNTRY-STYLE PENNE (PENNE PAESANA)

Steps:

• Cut eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; arrange in colander and sprinkle with salt.
• Let drain 45 minutes, pat dry with paper towels, then dice eggplants finely.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over low heat.
• Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
• Add parsley and stir 30 seconds.
• Add eggplant,tomatoes,bell pepper and onions and cook until slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Add wine and simmer until vegetables are tender and all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in olives, capers and chili; cook 3 minutes; remove chili.
• Meanwhile cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; drain well and mix into sauce.
• Stir in bechamel and heat through.
• Sprinkle with basil and serve.
• Italian Bechamel Sauce:.
• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour and stir 3 minutes.
• Whisk in broth and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove sauce from heat.
• Beat yolk and cheese to blend in small bowl; gradually stir in 1/4 cup sauce.
• Return mixture to saucepan and whisk until smooth.
• Place plastic wrap on surface to prevent skin from forming.

PENNE RUSTICA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; mix in shrimp and prosciutto.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush olive oil over chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 5 minutes per side. Cool briefly before slicing into strips. Add to the penne mixture.
• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Prepare the sauce by melting butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic, cover, and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Pour in Marsala wine and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, milk, chicken broth, cornstarch, mustard, rosemary, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
• Pour sauce over the penne mixture and mix well. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top slightly browns, 10 to 12 minutes.