ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH WISCONSIN CHEESE

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This is wonderful! I saw it being put together yesterday morning on our local Fox Morning news. It is from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. I made it exactly as listed (except for some salt) and now I'll figure out how to make it easier on the budget. I felt like I was eating "fine dining" off my paper plate! YUM-Yum!

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2-1 lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off
2 shallots or 1 bunch green onion, diced
1 garlic clove, diced (or more)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large ripe yellow tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 2 large plum tomatoes
1/2 cup italian white wine (see below)
1/2 cup chicken broth (homemade or canned)
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut in chiffonade
8 1/2 ounces orecchiette, cooked to al dente (little ears, I think that small shells would work just fine, or plain gnocci)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (I used more)
1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded (used a little more, again)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (used a little more again, c,mon! I'm in the Dairy State!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat up a good load of boiling water Place asparagus in a shallow dish or pan and cover with boiling water.
  • Cover it and let it sit 3-5 minutes.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces.
  • Sauté shallots (or green onions)and garlic in olive oil until translucent in a large saucepan or deep skillet.
  • Add tomatoes and sauté until they are soft and give out their juices.
  • Add wine and chicken broth.
  • Boil over a high heat until reduced by about 1/4.
  • Add the asparagus pieces and boil for about 2 minutes or so.
  • Add basil and mix it up.
  • Add the freshly cooked pasta and stir to coat.
  • Add the cheeses and toss to melt.
  • Put in a lightly oiled baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
  • *If you don't want to use wine, substitute with chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 423.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.1

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