Penne With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Arugula Recipes

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
• Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

Steps:

• Toss the sun-dried tomatoes, onion, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl, then set aside.
• Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven or large pot. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain the pasta well and transfer to the large bowl. Add the arugula and parsley and toss to combine.
• Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, the oil, mustard, garlic and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Add to the pasta and toss until combined. Stir in the provolone and season with salt and black pepper.

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.
• Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Butter two shallow 2-quart baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes short of al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Halve each piece lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
• In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Off heat, gradually stir in provolone and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• Add chicken and pasta to pot; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture between baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar.
• Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.) Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
• Drain.
• Return pasta and arugula to pot.
• Add sauce and toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide pasta among plates.
• Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes and drain.
• In a large non-stick frying pan, saute the remaining ingredients over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Toss pasta with the tomato, garlic, and spinach mixture.
• Serve warm.