Best Orecchiette With Braised Artichokes Recipes

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ORECCHIETTE WITH BRAISED ARTICHOKES



Orecchiette with Braised Artichokes image

Tiny artichokes-about 2 to 3 inches long-are ideal for this recipe. The larger an artichoke grows, the more developed the inedible choke becomes and the tougher the leaves that surround the choke. You can make this recipe with all artichokes, but the largest globe artichokes are the least desirable. Follow the directions on page 15 for stripping tough leaves and removing the choke from artichokes. Whatever type of artichokes you are using, the end result should be artichokes that almost "melt" into the sauce. That's why I have called for a variable amount of stock to be added while the sauce simmers.

Yield makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 small fresh artichokes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing the pasta if you like
6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper, or less to taste
1 to 1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock (page 74) or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 pound orecchiette pasta
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Clean the artichokes as described for fully edible artichokes, page 15, putting the pieces in water acidulated with the lemon juice as you go. When all the artichokes are cleaned, drain them thoroughly and slice them very thin.
  • Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in an 8-quart pot over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scatter the garlic over the oil and cook, shaking the pan, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the artichokes and crushed red pepper and season lightly with salt. Stir well to coat the artichokes with oil, and cook, stirring often, until the artichokes are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in 1 cup of the chicken stock, add the mint and parsley, and lower the heat so the sauce is at a lively simmer. Cook until the artichokes are very tender and the liquid is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes more. Add the remaining stock as necessary to keep the artichokes moist as they cook.
  • Stir the orecchiette into the boiling water. Return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook the pasta, semi-covered, stirring occasionally, until done, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • If the skillet is large enough to accommodate the sauce and pasta, fish the pasta out of the boiling water with a large wire skimmer and drop it directly into the sauce in the skillet. If not, drain the pasta, return it to the pot, and pour in the sauce. Bring the sauce and pasta to a boil, stirring to coat the pasta with sauce. Check the seasoning, adding salt if necessary. Pour in a drizzle of olive oil, if you like. Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle the grated cheese over the pasta, and toss to mix. Serve immediately in warm bowls.

ORECCHIETTE WITH ARTICHOKES AND BACON



Orecchiette with Artichokes and Bacon image

Categories     Sauce     Bacon     Artichoke     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta pot
1 pound orecchiette
6 medium artichokes
2 lemons
8 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon peperoncino flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Once it is boiling, plop in the orecchiette and cook until al dente.
  • Clean and prepare the artichokes as detailed on page 18. Then cut all of the artichokes into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and leave in the water while you start the sauce.
  • Put the bacon, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and the crushed garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until most of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Drain the artichokes, pat dry, and add to the skillet along with the juice of the remaining lemon. Season with the salt and peperoncino. Cover, and let the artichokes cook gently until they begin to soften and caramelize, about 10 minutes. Uncover, and add about 1 cup pasta water, then bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the artichokes are tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • When the pasta is al dente, scoop it out of the water and add to the sauce. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and add the chopped parsley. Cook, tossing to coat the pasta with the sauce. Remove from heat, sprinkle with the grated Pecorino Romano, and toss. Serve.

ONE PAN ORECCHIETTE PASTA



One Pan Orecchiette Pasta image

Every year when it's time to go back to school I get inundated with requests from students to post recipes that are super-easy, cost pennies, and require a bare minimum of kitchen equipment. This delicious orecchiette pasta recipe only has a handful of ingredients, is very cheap to make, and most importantly: only uses one pan or pot for the entire procedure.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, diced
salt to taste
8 ounces spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided, or as needed
1 ¼ cups orecchiette pasta, or more to taste
½ cup roughly chopped arugula, or to taste
¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir sausage into onions; cook and stir until sausage is broken up and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into sausage mixture and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add orecchiette pasta; cook and stir pasta in hot broth, adding remaining broth when liquid is absorbed, until pasta is cooked through and most of the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir arugula into pasta-sausage mixture until arugula wilts. Ladle pasta into bowls and dust with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1359.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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