Penne With Cannellini Beans And Anchovies Food

PENNE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In large saucepan, combine the tomatoes and beans, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Add spinach, cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
• Drain pasta, top with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

PENNE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients and mince to form paste.
• Set aside.
• Heat 1/8 cup olive oil in a large(large enough to cook pasta, as well) nonreactive pot over medium high heat.
• Add breadcrumbs and cook 3-4 minutes, until crisp, stirring constantly.
• Stir in Italian seasoning and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Wipe pot clean with a paper towel.
• Heat remaining oil in same pot over medium high heat.
• Sauté onion and red pepper, till soft(about 5 minutes).
• Add garlic paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic begins to soften.
• Stir in beans, tomato, and salt & pepper to taste.
• Cook about 1 minute until heated throughout.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Using same pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water 5 minutes.
• Add spinach and cook another 5 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
• Drain through a colander, removing as much liquid as possible.
• Lightly stir pasta into bean mixture.
• Serve sprinkled with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

PENNE AL CIOCCOLATO CON ANCHOVIES: PENNE WITH CHOCOLATE AND ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Cook the penne in a pot of boiling salted water. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
• To make the sauce: In a saucepan heat up the olive oil. Gently saute the garlic, add the chile peppers, and anchovies. Cook until the garlic is golden and anchovies have somewhat dissolved. Then add the chopped chocolate. When the chocolate has completely melted, stir in the breadcrumbs.
• Drain the pasta just before the 'al dente' stage and add to the saucepan. Add the chopped parsley and mix well for a few seconds so that the pasta and the sauce are well amalgamated or combined. Serve the dish immediately.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, adding the asparagus to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and asparagus and run under cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, put the onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water; set aside for 10 minutes.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and 1/2 cup of the feta in a large bowl until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and asparagus, beans, parsley, dill and remaining 1/2 cup feta. Drain the onions, pat dry and add to the bowl. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper.

PENNE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring tomatoes and beans to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add spinach; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

LEMONY WHITE BEANS WITH ANCHOVY AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook, swirling the skillet occasionally until the garlic is pale golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the anchovies, capers and red-pepper flakes, swirling until the anchovies melt and sizzle, the capers pop slightly, and the red-pepper flakes toast and bleed into the oil, about 2 minutes.
• Add the beans and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and toss to coat the beans in all the garlicky business. Let them cook until the flavors have melded and beans no longer taste like they came from a can, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add half the escarole and toss to coat, letting it wilt ever so slightly. Transfer the beans and wilted escarole to a large serving platter or bowl, and mix in the remaining escarole. Scatter with the mint and parsley. Use a peeler or box grater to shave some Parmesan over all. Squeeze the lemon over everything just before serving.

PENNE PASTA WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND ESCAROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the escarole, cannellini beans and liquid, and diced tomatoes with garlic and onion until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.