Pasta Salad W Artichokes Sun Dried Tomatoes Food

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, pulse sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper 5-6 times, until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl or blender.
• With the mixer running, drizzle in olive oil in a steady stream. Add fresh oregano leaves and pulse to gently chop them up. You should have about 3/4 cup of vinaigrette. Set aside.
• Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water or lightly-coat with olive oil and spread out onto baking sheets to cool.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add artichoke hearts and a pinch or two of kosher salt and black pepper. Gently sauté for 5-8 minutes, flipping the artichokes sparingly, until they're light golden brown in parts.
• Deglaze the pan with a small splash of water or white wine and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom.
• Remove from heat and stir in shallots, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
• When pasta is cooked and cooled, toss with the sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, artichoke mixture, pine nuts, herbs, and Pecorino Romano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pasta salad is best enjoyed at room temperature.

ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Enjoy.

PASTA SALAD W/ ARTICHOKES & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta until just tender, but still firm to bite.
• Whisk mayonnaise and next ten ingredients in small bowl until well blended, season with salt& pepper.
• Transfer 3/4 cup dressing to large bowl; mix in celery, artichokes, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes& olives.
• Add pasta to vegetable mixture, then Parmesan cheese; toss to blend.
• Mix in more dressing by 1/4 cupfuls, if desired.
• Season salad with salt& pepper, serve cold or at room temperature.
• Pasta salad can be made 1 day ahead.

CREAMY PARMESAN PASTA SALAD WITH WHITE BEANS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

FUSILLI WITH SAUSAGE, ARTICHOKES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil reserved from the tomatoes in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook until brown, breaking up the meat into bite-size pieces with a fork, about 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl. Add the artichokes and garlic to the same skillet, and saute over medium heat until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, wine, and sun-dried tomatoes. Boil over medium-high heat until the sauce reduces slightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli in boiling water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta (do not rinse). Add the pasta, sausage, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, and parsley to the artichoke mixture. Toss until the sauce is almost absorbed by the pasta. Stir in the mozzarella. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve, passing the additional Parmesan cheese alongside.

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.

CARRIE'S ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
• While the water is heating, melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by a third, about 4 minutes.
• Cook the fresh pasta in boiling water until done, about 2 minutes. Drain.
• Toss pasta with sauce. Top with fresh tomatoes and cheese, add pepper to taste, and serve.

ARTICHOKE, ORZO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Rinse and set aside.
• 2. In a large bowl, toss orzo, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, onion olives and artichoke.
• 3. Pour 1/2 of the artichoke liquid over the salad, season with salt and pepper, toss again. (You can add more liquid to taste.).
• 4. Sprinkle feta over salad and lightly toss.
• 5. Serve and enjoy!

SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large skillet; add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft; add artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, bread crumbs, and parsley; heat through. Add 2 ladles of water that pasta is cooking in, to artichoke mixture. Drain pasta and add to artichoke mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

PASTA WITH SPINACH, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 30 minutes.
• Drain, and slice into thin strips.
• At the same time, take the spinach from the freezer and allow to semi-defrost in a colander.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Saute onion and garlic in oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, soy sauce, and pepper and saute for another 3 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and pine nuts.
• Mix well.
• Add spinach, mixing well until everything is combined and heating through.
• Add vegetable mixture to drained pasta.
• Add feta, and mix well.
• Serve!

PASTA WITH TUNA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, LEMON, AND WHITE WINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook the onion 4 minutes, until tender. Mix in the thyme, and continue cooking 2 minutes, until onion is golden brown. Set aside onion and thyme. Place the tuna in the saucepan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Set aside, and keep warm.
• Heat the remaining oil in the saucepan. Return the onion and thyme to saucepan, and stir in the white wine. Cook until reduced by about 1 tablespoon. Mix in the chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until reduced to about 3/4 cup.
• Mix the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts into the saucepan, and cook just until heated through. Return tuna to the saucepan, and cook to desired doneness. Toss the cooked pasta into the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper.

DROP DEAD FABULOUS CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to directions.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
• Add chicken, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Stir until heated all the way through.
• Stir in heavy cream.
• Let this simmer for five minutes.
• Pour over cooked al dente pasta.