ZITI WITH RED PEPPERS, OLIVES, ARTICHOKES AND GORGONZOLA

Ziti with Red Peppers, Olives, Artichokes and Gorgonzola image

I always keep a large bag of frozen baby artichokes in the freezer because I like to use them in so many different recipes...like this one.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb ziti pasta, cooked al dente
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
1 cup firmly packed spinach, washed well,spun dry and chopped
1/4 cup drained minced roasted red pepper
1/4 cup chopped black olives
4 cooked artichoke hearts, halved
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

While ziti is cooking, combine oil, basil, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes and cook over moderately-low heat for 30 seconds.
Add spinach, peppers, olives and artichokes and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
Add wine and boil 2-3 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half.
Add cream and cook for 2 minute.
Add cheese, stirring, until cheese is melted.
Drain ziti and put into a large bowl.
Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with parmesan.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.2, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 609.4, Carbohydrate 103.7, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 25.5