Sues Rigatoni With Roasted Red Peppers Artichokes And Asparagus Recipes

SUE'S RIGATONI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, ARTICHOKES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4 quart baking dish.
• Roast peppers on a gas grill or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in plastic bag for 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel and seed peppers; slice into 1/2 inch slices.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes; add asparagus and artichokes and cook 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with olive oil.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Fontina cheese and 2 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and stir in arugula and red bell peppers. Pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

LENTIL AND HERB SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND FETA

Steps:

• In a medium size pot, combine lentils, water, onion, bay leaf and 2 of the garlic cloves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add salt to taste, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes, until lentils are cooked through but still have some texture. They should not be mushy. Taste and adjust salt. Using tongs, remove onion and bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together vinegar, remaining garlic, salt to taste, and olive oil. Set aside.
• Place a strainer over a bowl and carefully drain lentils. Transfer lentils to a bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth and whisk it into the dressing, then toss dressing with the lentils. Stir in roasted pepper strips and allow to cool if desired. Taste and adjust salt. Shortly before serving stir in fresh herbs, pepper, and feta.

SUE'S RIGATONI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, ARTICHOKES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4 quart baking dish.
• Roast peppers on a gas grill or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in plastic bag for 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel and seed peppers; slice into 1/2 inch slices.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes; add asparagus and artichokes and cook 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with olive oil.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Fontina cheese and 2 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and stir in arugula and red bell peppers. Pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

SUE'S RIGATONI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, ARTICHOKES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4 quart baking dish.
• Roast peppers on a gas grill or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in plastic bag for 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel and seed peppers; slice into 1/2 inch slices.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes; add asparagus and artichokes and cook 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with olive oil.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Fontina cheese and 2 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and stir in arugula and red bell peppers. Pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

SUE'S RIGATONI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, ARTICHOKES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4 quart baking dish.
• Roast peppers on a gas grill or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in plastic bag for 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel and seed peppers; slice into 1/2 inch slices.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes; add asparagus and artichokes and cook 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with olive oil.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Fontina cheese and 2 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and stir in arugula and red bell peppers. Pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

SUE'S RIGATONI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, ARTICHOKES AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4 quart baking dish.
• Roast peppers on a gas grill or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in plastic bag for 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel and seed peppers; slice into 1/2 inch slices.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes; add asparagus and artichokes and cook 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with olive oil.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Fontina cheese and 2 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and stir in arugula and red bell peppers. Pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

ARTICHOKES, ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Dice one clove of garlic.
• Combine artichoke hearts, asparagus, red pepper, oil and diced garlic clove in a mixing bowl. Mix until all vegetables are covered.
• Spread onto baking sheet and broil in the oven until vegetables begin to brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Cook fettucini to preferred doneness.
• While pasta is cooking, Dice remaining cloves of garlic.
• In a large fry pan sauté garlic and onion in 1/4 cup of chicken broth. When softened add remaining chicken broth.
• When boiling add milk and bring to boil again.
• Reduce heat and add corn starch until sauce is thickened. Add grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until combined/melted well.
• When noodles are done, cover noodles in sauce.
• Serve with a helping of the roasted vegetables on top.