Easter is on the way and Spring is just around the corner with longer, warmer days. Of course if you love in England this would not seem to be the case. It's been a bit chilly with rain and wind this last week and the sun seems to put barely a dent in the temp when it dares to show it's face. Despite all this winter like weather, it doesn't mean that we can start enjoying the light refreshing food that we associate with Spring. Salads, fresh veg, and BBQ all come to mind (actually we got a Grill this weekend and I have used it 2 of the last 3 nights!).
So here is a tasty pasta dish that I put together for last nights Dinner.
Equipment:
-Stockpot, Large Saute Pan, something to Stir with, Slotted Spoon
Ingredients:
- 1/2 Lb of Pasta (Fresh is always nice, but Dry is fine)- any shape will do, I used Trompretti
- Can of Artichoke Heats (Quartered)
- 1/2 Cup Sun-dried Tomatoes (Rough Chopped) -try to use the kind that are stored in Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves of Garlic (Chopped)
- 1 Large Shallot (Chopped)
- Small Bunch of Basil (Torn or Rough Chopped)
- Loaded Cup of Fresh Mozzarella (1/2 cubes)
- 3-4 Tbls Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Fill up the stockpot with salted water and boil - If you are using dries pasta put in in as soon as the water is boiling
- Heat oil in pan then add Garlic an Shallot over med-low heat
- Add Sun-dried Tomato and raise heat to med-high
- Add Artichoke hearts
- If using fresh pasta (which only takes 3-4 minutes) place in water
- When pasta is done add to the saute pan (take directly from the water with a slotted spoon)
- Season with S & P
- Toss together then add the Mozzarella and Basil
- Let sit over the heat for a minute or two
- Then serve it up and enjoy!!!
3 comments:
This was an incredible dish. This was my first time cooking for my girlfriend and actually really cooking anything save grilling meat or something that came in a box. I prepared and cooked this in about 40 minutes. Granted I didn't start to boil the water after I had chopped up everything and I took a little break to do some work on the computer. I'm sure I could do it in less time the next time I try which will probably be in a couple days. Once done, my girlfriend, her roommate and I throughly enjoyed this tasty dish. I will definitely be trying some other recipes. Thanks Dan!
You had me at artichokes and sun dried tomatoes. I've got my basil seeds planted in pots...it won't be long now!
It is springtime in my backyard.
Hey! I'm loving in London too!
I have the names, and menu's of 2 great restaurants in Edinburgh for your next long weekend trip.
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