Le Cirques Penne With Artichokes And Cauliflower Food

LE CIRQUE'S PENNE WITH ARTICHOKES AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• To prepare the Artichokes:.
• Cut of stems using a sharp knife to produce a neat, flat base.
• As artichokes are cut, rub exposed surfaces with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
• With your sharp paring knife, trim off the bottom two layers of leaves, being careful not to cut away the white part (bottom) underneath.
• Trim any remaining green from around the base.
• Lay the artichoke on its side and cut through, leaving about 1 and 1/2" from base to the trimmed top.
• Turn the artichoke upside down and halve it.
• Cut each half into four or five wedges and then remove and discard the fuzzy choke from the center of each wedge.
• Your artichokes are now ready to be cooked, but if you are not going to cook them immediately, place them in a bowl and cover them with acidulated water (lemon juice and water).
• To make the Recipe:.
• Place the trimmed artichokes into a small saucepan and cover with water and the juice from half a lemon.
• Bring to a boil, blanch for five minutes, drain and set aside.
• Place the pancetta in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, drain and set aside.
• Place the cauliflower florets into a large saucepan, cover with salted water, bring to a boil, cook five minutes (or less if florets are small--check--they should be crisp tender), drain and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the pancetta, and cook over medium heat for two minutes.
• Add the artichokes and saute briefly.
• Season with oregano and rosemary and cook five minutes.
• Add the garlic and tomatoes to the pan and cook two minutes.
• Add the olives, cauliflower and parsely and salt and pepper and cook five minutes.
• Meanwhile cook the penne in boiling salted water until al dente and drain, reserving 1 and 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid.
• Toss the pasta in the pan with the sauce, then add the cooking liquid and cook for two minutes.
• Taste the sauce, adjust the seasoning, add the butter and the cheese and stir gently till melted and serve.

CREAMY BAKED PENNE AND CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES, TARRAGON AND LEM

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Stir in tablespoon salt and the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain the pasta through a colander and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil; leave in the colander and set aside.
• Wipe the pot dry, then add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and set it over medium heat until shimmering. Add the artichokes, onion, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook until the artichokes are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and lemon zest and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the broth, wine and cream.
• Add the chicken breasts and bay leaves, partially cover, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover completely, and cook until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Remove the chicken and set aside to cool; keep the sauce covered. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces. Stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce with the cooked pasta, peas, 1 cup of the cheese, and lemon juice; stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cup cheese.
• To Store: Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and then foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. (If frozen, the casserole must be thawed completely in the refrigerator, about 24 hours).
• To Serve: Thaw completely in refrigerator, about 24 hours. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees. Unwrap the dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil that has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray (or use nonstick foil). Bake until the sauce is bubbling around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until hot throughout and browned on top, 25 to 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle with the tarragon before serving.
• To Serve Right Away: Bake the casserole in a 400-degree oven, uncovered, until the sauce is bubbling and the top is browned, 25 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with the tarragon before serving.

PENNE WITH ARTICHOKES & FETA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a full boil and add the pasta and 1 tbs.
• coarse salt.
• Cook until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain and reserve While pasta is cooking, cook bacon until browned and crisp about 5 min.
• and drain bacon on paper towel to help reduce the grease.
• When cool, crumble into small pieces Add the sliced onion to the bacon drippings in the pan and cook over med heat stirring often until wilted, about 3 min.
• Add the artichokes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned on the edges, about another 4 min.
• Pour in the broth.
• Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, scraping up all the browned bits in the pan.
• Boil for 30 seconds to reduce the liquid slightly.
• Reduce the heat to med.
• and add the drained pasta, olives, and red pepper.
• Toss until well blended and warmed.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Add the feta and salt and pepper to taste and stir a couple of times.
• Cover and set aside, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts a bit but not completely and the pasta is coated in creamy, clingy sauce, about 2 min.
• Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Serve immediately with crumble bacon and chopped parsley.

PENNE WITH ARTICHOKES, PANCETTA, AND THYME

Steps:

• Put your water to boil and cook pasta.
• Drain the can of artichokes and slice into slivers.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over a medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook until it softens and turns a rich gold color.
• Add the pancetta and continue sauteing until the pancetta is nicely browned but not crisp Once the pasta is almost done, return the sauce to the heat.
• Add the artichoke hearts, salt, black pepper and thyme and boil away any excess liquid, leaving just a little moisture.
• When the pasta is cooked al dente, drain it and toss it with the sauce, adding the grated cheese.
• Taste for salt and pepper and serve at once with extra fresh grated parmigiano to top if desired.

PENNE WITH ARTICHOKES AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• In medium saucepan or skillet over high heat, bring tomatoes, black olives and artichokes, including marinade, to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place pasta in serving bowl and pour artichoke sauce over pasta.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the garlic and chicken cubes. Saute until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.
• Pour the wine into the skillet and allow it to boil briefly, while scraping the brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add the artichokes, dried tomatoes, green onions, and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring gently from time to time.
• Return the chicken to the skillet, add the cheese, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the sauce to a large serving bowl; add the drained cooked pasta and the basil and toss to combine well. Serve immediately in large, shallow bowls. Pass additional grated cheese at the table.

PENNE WITH TOMATOES, ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta while making the sauce.
• Gently heat a large saute pan over medium heat for about 1 minute.
• add 1 TB of the olive oil, the onion, the garlic, the rosemary and the red pepper flakes. Sautee until the onions are starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms and cook until the onions are starting to brown and the mushrooms have released their juices and have softened, about 8 minutes.
• Add the chickpeas and break the plum tomatoes into pieces with your hands. Add them to the pan along with their juice and the diced tomatoes.
• After the tomatoes have cooked for about 5 minutes add the artichoke hearts. Stir and cover until the artichokes are heated through and the tomatoes are just beginning to thicken.
• Add the sugar and salt, stir and cook gently over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes stirring now and then.
• Add the final TB of olive oil after you've turned off the heat and stir it inches.
• Serve over Penne sprinkled with the Romano.