Best Farfalle With Artichokes Peas Favas And Onions Recipes

FAVA BEAN, PEA, AND ARTICHOKE STEW

Steps:

• Prepare fava beans:
• Blanch beans in a 2-quart pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a sieve and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Gently peel off skins (it's not necessary to peel edamame, if using).
• Prepare artichokes:
• Fill a large bowl with 4 cups cold water and squeeze juice from 2 lemon halves into bowl.
• Cut off stem of 1 artichoke and reserve. Cut off top inch of artichoke with a serrated knife. Bend back outer leaves until they snap off close to base, then discard several more layers of leaves in same manner until you reach pale yellow leaves with pale green tips.
• Cut remaining leaves flush with top of artichoke bottom using a paring knife, then quarter bottom. Cut out fuzzy choke and purple leaves with paring knife. Trim dark green fibrous parts from base and side of artichoke, then rub cut surfaces with a remaining lemon half and put artichoke bottom in bowl of acidulated water.
• Trim 1/4 inch from end of reserved stem to expose inner core, then trim sides of stem down to pale inner core (don't worry if remaining stem is very thin). Rub cut surfaces with lemon half and put in bowl of acidulated water. Trim remaining artichokes, including stems, in same manner.
• Prepare stew:
• Drain artichokes and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, including stems. Cook guanciale and onion in oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 6 minutes. Add sliced artichokes, fava beans, and remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

FARFALLE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Meanwhile seed the pepper, holding it over a bowl to catch juices. Cut in small dice (about 1/4 inch) and place in a another bowl. Strain any juices into the bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, mash together the feta and the yogurt and add the puréed garlic. Stir in the olive oil, pepper with its juice, basil and marjoram or oregano.
• When the water for the pasta comes to a boil, salt generously and add the farfalle. Set the timer for 5 minutes and add the peas. Boil for another 5 minutes, until the farfalle is cooked al dente. Ladle 2 to 4 tablespoons of the cooking water into the yogurt mixture. Drain the pasta and add to the bowl with the yogurt and peppers, toss together and serve. Garnish each serving with slivered basil and crumbled feta if desired.

FARFALLE WITH ARTICHOKES, MUSHROOMS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring six quarts of water to a boil. While it is coming to a boil, trim the artichokes. Slice off the top half-inch and slice the stem flush with the bottom. Pull off the two or three outermost layers of leaves, exposing tender, yellowish leaves. Quarter the artichokes vertically. As the artichokes are trimmed, toss them in a bowl with the lemon juice.
• When the water is boiling, add the artichokes and potatoes and simmer about 20 minutes, until both are tender. Scoop them out of the water with a skimmer or a slotted spoon and add the farfalle to the water. Increase the heat and boil the farfalle about eight minutes, until it is just tender. Drain it when it is done, retaining about a cup of the cooking water. Toss the pasta with one-third cup of the water to keep it moist.
• Meanwhile, quarter the potatoes. Slice the mushrooms.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet, add the mushrooms and garlic and saute over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, until the mushrooms have wilted. Add the artichokes and potatoes and stir over medium heat a few minutes, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir in the stock and soy sauce. Add the cooked farfalle and toss all the prepared ingredients together. Check seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. Add additional cooking liquid if the mixture is too dry.
• Transfer everything to a warm serving bowl, sprinkle the basil on top and serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.