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Yankee Harvest RecipesTony's Pasta with Swiss Chard, Garlic, and AnchoviesServes 4-612 ounces penne or rigatoni, (Or your favorite pasta) 3 Tablespoons olive oil 10 large cloves of garlic, minced 5 anchovies, drained. (Optional - Save drained oil. See below) 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/3 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced in 1-inch strips 1/4 cup red Italian wine 1 bunch, fresh from the garden Swiss Chard, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (about 6 cups) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Meat Option: 2 to 3 links fresh Italian sausage, casing removed and broken up in small chunks. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water. While pasta cooks, prepare sauce. In a large heavy skillet, heat oil, add garlic, and sauté over low heat until soft. Add anchovies, mashing them with the back of a fork, and mix with garlic. Add black pepper, chile flakes, and bell pepper and sauté over low heat for 2 minutes to combine. Add wine and chard, cover and cook over medium heat until chard is just tender (3 to 4 minutes). Drain pasta and return to pot. Toss with chard mixture. Add 1/2 the grated cheese and stir well. Serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining cheese and a few teaspoons of the anchovy flavored olive oil. You'll relish this simple to prepare dish with its wonderful combination of robust flavors. Serve with Italian music, candlelight, fresh Italian bread and a glass of your favorite Italian red wine.
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