Fettuccine W Dandelion Greens Sun Dried Tomatoes Pancett Food

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.

FETTUCCINE W/ DANDELION GREENS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & PANCETT

Steps:

• 1. Trim the greens, and coarsely chop.
• 2. Bring a pasta pot of salted water to a boil, drop the greens in, and cook until tender.
• 3. Use a slotted spoon to remove the greens from the water and drain well.
• 4. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil, and add the pancetta, and cook until the pancetta is cooked and light brown.
• 5. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, then add the sun-dried tomatoes, and hot peppers, and cook over very low heat.
• 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 7. Bring the pasta water to a boil again, and cook the pasta until it is "al dente".
• 8. Reserve a small cup of the pasta water, then drain well.
• 9. Return the pasta to the pot, and add the greens and sun-dried tomato mixture, tossing well to mix.
• 10. Add a little of the pasta water to moisten and toss well.
• 11. Serve in individual bowls and pass the grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese at the table.

FETTUCCINE GORGONZOLA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cover tomatoes with boiling water until softened. (5-10 min)Cut into thin strips.
• Cook pasta according to directions, drain well and keep warm.
• While pasta is cooking, combine cottage cheese and yogurt in blender or food processor until smooth.
• Heat cottage cheese mixture over low heat.
• Add gorgonzola and white pepper, stirring until cheese is melted.
• Return pasta to saucepan.
• Add tomatoes.
• Pour cheese mixture over pasta and tomatoes and combine well.
• Serve immediately.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO FETTUCCINI RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water; set aside.
• While your pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Saute garlic for 1-2 minutes.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar, stirring until well combined.
• Turn heat to medium-low and whisk in whipping cream and sour cream.
• Let simmer and thicken for 5 minutes.
• Add spinach to sauce and cook until wilted.
• Add salt and pepper, to taste.
• If sauce is too thick, use reserved pasta water to thin it out.
• Add pasta to prepared sauce and toss until coated.