Pasta Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Artichokes 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.

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.

PASTA SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Combine all of the dressing ingredients and whisk together until emulsified. Alternatively, use a food processor, blender, or immersion blender. Taste test the dressing and season with salt and pepper if required.
• Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse until cool.
• In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, mozzarella, olives, parsley, artichoke hearts, and sun dried tomatoes.
• Pour 3/4 of the dressing on top of the pasta and mix well. If you need more dressing, add a bit at a time to get the consistency just right. The remaining dressing can be served on the side or saved in the fridge for a green salad during the week.
• The pasta salad flavor will taste much better if chilled for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!

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!

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!

PAPPARDELLE WITH ARTICHOKES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan.
• Add onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add Garlic and saute 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, artichokes and cayenne.
• De glaze pan with wine and reduce by 1/2.
• Sprinkle flour over onion mixture and stir to blend well.
• Pour in stock and bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes.
• Toss pasta into pan mix all ingredients together. Add pasta water if needed.
• Plate and top with pine nuts, cheese and parsley.