Monday, April 28, 2014

Sun-dried Tomato, Mushroom and Artichoke Creamy Pasta

I love this yummy recipe! I feel like you can do anything you want with this, the sauce itself is to die for, reheats well throughout the week.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 package of baby bellas, quartered
  • 2 tsp of pre-cut garlic in the jar
  • 4 oz of chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 2 cups of Vegetable broth
  • 1 can of artichokes
  • 1/2 sweet onion diced
  • 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp of Herbs de Provance
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 
  • 1 package of linguini
  • Corn Starch as needed
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil on medium-high heat, add onions and garlic - and saute until onions are translucent.
  2. Add the quartered mushrooms and artichokes towards the end of saute.
  3. Heat the 2 cups of vegetable broth in a separate pan. Once heated add the broth to the skillet - continue to cook the vegetables in the vegetable broth on medium heat until the mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes absorb some of the broth and the broth reduces. Add half and half, heavy cream and bring to boil just for a short moment. Add Parmesan cheese and cook the sauce, stirring, for a couple of minutes, on low-medium heat until the cheese melts.
  4. Add Corn Starch to thicken sauce slightly. Whisk continuously until dissolved.
  5. Keep whisking and add red pepper flakes, Herbs de Provance - keep whisking.
  6. Cook linguini al dente according to the package instruction.
  7. Drain and than add to the sauce and toss with tongs.

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