Bow Tie Pasta With Artichokes And Mushrooms Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the bacon and cook until it just starts to get a little crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper, garlic and shallot and cook, stirring, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the beans and artichokes to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook the orecchiette in the boiling water for the amount of time specified on the box, minus 2 minutes. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
• Add the pasta to the pan with the artichokes and beans and toss over medium heat. Add the pasta water and continue to cook until the pasta achieves an al dente texture and the sauce is coating the pasta. Remove from the heat and add half of the Parmesan. Mix in the butter and half of the parsley. Season with more salt and pepper. Transfer to large serving bowl and garnish with the remaining Parmesan, parsley and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, salt and pepper in butter until tender. Add spreadable cheese and broth; cook and stir until blended. Drain pasta; add to skillet and toss to coat.

Steps:

• Fill a 6-qt. stockpot three-fourths full with water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In same pot of water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add artichoke hearts; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to pasta., Add asparagus, goat cheese, parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice and the remaining salt and oil; toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to coat. Heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to the package directions; cook until al dente.
• Spray a large skillet with cooking oil spray and heat skillet over high heat.
• Add 1/4 cup water and mushrooms; "sweat" the mushrooms by covering skillet for 2-3 minutes, or until mushrooms are slightly wilted.
• Add in the artichoke hearts; continue to cook, uncovered, for about 3 minutes or until most of the liquid is gone.
• Cut the cream cheese into several pieces; add to the skillet with 1 cup water or the reserved liquid from the canned artichokes plus enough water to make 1 cup.
• Using a wooden spoon, gently stir and smooth the sauce while if comes to a simmer.
• Add in the lemon juice and pepper; add more water if needed to bring sauce to a medium consistency; also may add salt to taste.
• Drain pasta when it is done.
• Add pasta and sauce to a serving bowl; mix well.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, wheat germ, and parsley.
• Serve right away.

Steps:

• In medium mixing bowl, add olive oil, garlic, JP's spice mix, and artichoke hearts. Let marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill to high.
• Lower flame and place artichokes on grill, cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and set aside. When cool enough to handle, slice 8 of the artichokes thinly.
• Sauce:
• In small saucepan, saute sliced mushrooms and crushed garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat until mushrooms start to brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• In a medium pot, over medium heat, add spaghetti sauce, water, spice mix, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, and add diced tomatoes, 8 grilled artichoke hearts, and mushrooms. Simmer about 1 minute and remove from heat.
• In large pot, over medium heat, boil bow tie pasta until soft. Remove and put in pasta bowl. Pour pasta sauce over pasta. Slice last grilled artichoke and fan on top for decoration.
• Serve immediately.
• In an airtight container, mix all spices thoroughly.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in ice water until cool.
• Toss pasta with onion, feta, balsamic, olive oil and tomato. Serve immediately or chill 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter and oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes; cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the basil, parsley, salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and Parmesan cheese.