Pasta With Fresh Artichokes Olives Guianciale Food

RIGATONI WITH ARTICHOKES, GARLIC, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, heat the butter and oil until the butter melts into a puddle. Add the garlic, rosemary, olives, and artichokes and cook, still over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until the liquid almost completely evaporates, about 2 minutes.
• Add the orange (or lemon) zest to the artichoke concoction, season really quite generously with the salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Remove from the heat.
• When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the artichoke mixture in the skillet. Place the pan over medium-high heat and toss again for 30 seconds or so, just long enough to evenly coat the pasta. Taste and, if desired, season with more pepper. Divvy the pasta among plates, spooning any artichoke mixture that remains in the skillet over the top. And, if you please, shave or grate some Parmigiano-Reggiano over the pasta. Serve immediately.

HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring 3-4 quarts of water to boil. Add 2-3 tsp salt and raw pasta. Let it cook for 7 mins (or based on package instructions). Drain and rinse with cold water. Keep it aside.
• While the pasta is getting cooked, heat some cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and saute until fragrant for about 30-40 seconds.
• Then add diced zucchini, halved grape or cherry tomatoes (reserve some for garnishing later) and cook them for about 5 mins or until tender.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Now add cooked pasta, artichoke hearts, olives, and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and gently mix everything well.
• Finally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and cherry tomatoes. Serve warm.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES, OLIVES, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Return pasta to pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, cook, stirring occasionally until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in artichokes and cook until starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add olives and half of the tomatoes; cook until tomatoes start to break down, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pasta to skillet. Stir in remaining tomatoes, oil, cheese, and basil. Thin with reserved pasta water if necessary to coat the spaghetti. Serve with additional cheese.

15-MINUTE MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook it according to package directions.
• While the spaghetti is boiling, add the garlic and olive oil to a small pan. Heat the oil over medium-low heat and let the garlic gently cook in the oil, for about ten minutes. Adjust the heat, if needed, so the garlic doesn't brown too quickly. After ten minutes discard the garlic and turn off the heat.
• Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot. Add everything, except the feta cheese, to the pot with the spaghetti and toss it all to combine. Add 3/4 of the feta, reserve some for serving, and give it one more gentle toss. Serve right away with the extra feta on the side.

PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• To prepare the artichokes, peel the stems, break off any tough outer leaves, and cut off the tip to remove the spines. Chop them finely as they are done, and drop them in a bowl of water acidulated with the lemon juice.
• In a large skillet cook the scallion in the butter over low-medium heat, stirring until softened. Drain the artichokes, add them to the skillet, and cook them over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Stir often.
• Add the tomatoes and cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer, covered, for one minute. Turn off the heat.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the pasta al dente.
• Just before the pasta is done turn on the heat under the sauce to low. Drain the pasta well and add it to the skillet. Toss the pasta and sauce together.
• Serve the hot pasta with grated parmesan, a piacere (if desired).

CREAMY ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente.
• Meanwhile, blend the drained artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the roasted red peppers, olives, capers and red pepper flakes and sauté until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a drizzle of oil if needed. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is slightly softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the blended artichoke hearts, then reduce the heat to low.
• When the pasta is ready, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the artichoke sauce. Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss together until the sauce and water become a cohesive creamy mixture, add more pasta water as needed. Turn off the heat. Add the basil and parsley, toss to combine and serve.

PASTA WITH BEANS, ARTICHOKES, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and sauté 3-5 additional minutes.
• Deglaze pan with white wine.
• Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and sauté 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add beans; cover and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
• Combine bean mixture, hot cooked pasta, artichoke hearts, and olives in a large bowl; toss well.
• Serve hot or at room temperature sprinkled with fresh parsley and grated parmesan.

ARTICHOKE AND OLIVE MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook garlic, onion and peperoncini in oil over moderately-low heat, stirring, until onion is softened, add wine and boil 3-5 minutes, or until wine is almost evaporated.
• Add tomatoes and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
• Stir in artichokes and olives and simmer sauce for 5 minutes and stir in parsley and season to taste.
• Enough for 1 lb of pasta, such as penne.