Pansotti triangles with artichokes like genoa

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
FILLING--
2ouncesArtichoke hearts -- fresh or
Thawed
¼cupRicotta cheese
2tablespoonsMascarpone cheese
½cupGrated parmesan cheese
1teaspoonArugula leaves (rocket) --
Minced
1teaspoonFresh flat-leaf parsley --
Minced
¼teaspoonMinced garlic
Salt and pepper
Freshly ground nutmeg
½poundsPasta -- cut in 2\" squares
SAUCE--
¼cupUnsalted butter
½cupChopped artichoke hearts --
Steamed
2tablespoonsChopped fresh herbs
¼cupArugula leaves (Rocket)
Salt and pepper

Directions

Prepare frozen artichoke hearts according to package directions.

Recipe calls for 4 to 5 ounces total but only 2 ounces are needed for the soft-cheese filling.

Make FILLING the day before. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, puree 2 ounces of artichokes and ricotta cheese until smooth.

In a bowl, combine the puree, mascarpone and parmesan, argula, parsley and garlic. Mix well. Refrigerate over night.

Select fresh herbs, one or a mixture: parsley, basil, thyme, marjoram, sage, chives

Cut 2" squares from the pasta. Fill each square with ½ to 1 teaspoon of the filling. Fold the pasta over to form a triangle. Use water to hold edge. Place in a single layer on a rack until slightly dry to the the touch (1 to 2 hours). The pasta will cook in 2 to 3 minutes.

Make the sauce. In a large frying pan over low heat, melt the butter. Add chopped artichoke hearts and saute until heated through, about 1 minutes. Drain the pasta bfiefly in a colander and immediately add it to the artichokes. Raise the heat to high and toss the pasta gently. Add the hearts and arugula and toss again until mixed. Season and serve immediately. Serves 8 first or 4 main courses.

Recipe By : Sunset's Trattoria: Best of Casual Italian Cooking (1995)

From: Hp_walls@... Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 14:00:51 ~0400 (