Artichokes and Penne with Creamy Parmesan
March 18, 2006
Using the 1-2-3 of artichoke prep from post .February 28, 2006, you can make this beautiful pasta. If you are a gluten free eater, I suggest gluten free penne rigate from Bionature foods sold at Wild Oats, Co Ops, and Whole Foods.You will need: prepared chokes (see post 2/28/06); 3 cloves minced garlic; 1/2 c white wine; 1 c halved grape tomatoes; fresh grated parmesan; 1/4 c olive oil; thyme, salt, pepper, chile piquin and fresh chopped Italian parsley to taste.
Step One: Cook pasta according to directions, drain, and set aside.
Step Two: In a saute pan, combine olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and chokes. Cook over medium heat until tomatoes start to wrinkle. Add wine to cool down, and cook for another 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step Three: Add pasta to veggie mix and grate about 2/3 c parmesan (Reggiano is good) over dish and mix with spoon. Serve hot with spices and parsley tossed in.
