Best Penne With Wilted Arugula Radicchio And Smoked Mozzarella Recipes

BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.
• In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.
• Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

SMOKED MOZZARELLA AND PENNE SALAD

Steps:

• Process the dressing ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth.
• Cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta in colander and run under cold water until well-cooled.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers and smoked mozzarella.
• Toss the salad with the dressing then serve.

PENNE WITH BEEF AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper, herbs de Provence, and minced garlic. In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook steak about 7 minutes per side. Remove the meat from pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh herbs, and 3/4 cup olive oil. In a large bowl toss the pasta with half of the salad dressing and the reserved pasta water. Add the arugula and steak, more dressing, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed. Toss, pack for the picnic, or serve.

PENNE WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA & ARUGULA PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil, add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Pour into a large bowl.
• Chop tomatoes and toss with salt.
• Cut arugula into strips and toss most of it with the tomatoes, saving some to top dish before serving.
• Mix together with oil, tomatoes, garlic and greens while boiling slated water for pasta.
• While pasta is cooking, cut mozzarella into small pieces.
• Mix all ingredients with hot cooked pasta.
• Sprinkle with remaining arugula and red pepper flakes.

PENNE WITH WILTED ARUGULA, RADICCHIO, AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente.
• While pasta is boiling, whisk together oil, zest, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Then thinly slice radicchio, arugula, and basil and add to dressing.
• Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
• Add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to greens and let stand 1 minute to wilt.
• Add mozzarella and lemon juice and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.