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From: Pat Gold <plgold@ix.netcom.com>
Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes
Subject: Penne with Saffron, Basil Cream & Peppers
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 1995 22:04:43 -0700
Message-ID: <199507030504.WAA23788@ix5.ix.netcom.com>
The Savory Way
Deborah Madison
Penne with Roasted Peppers, Saffron, and Basil Cream.
Makes 4 servings
Penne, or any other hollow or twisted pasta shape, is right for
this sauce. If you have roasted peppers on hand, this pasta
can be assembled in just a few minutes.
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 cup hot water
2 large tomatoes
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1 medium-sized red onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, pounded to a paste or finely chopped
A handful of basil leaves, finely sliced
1 cup half-and-half
Salt
3/4 pound penne or other dried pasta
Freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
*Roast the peppers. Cut them into small squares and set aside.
Cover the saffron threads with the hot water. Bring a small
pan of water to a boil, submerge the tomatoes for 15 seconds,
and remove them. Take off the skins, slice the tomatoes in
half, gently squeeze out the juices, and cut the flesh into
small squares.
Warm the oil in a wide skillet and add the onion. Cook over
medium-high heat until the onion is just starting to color;
then add the garlic, a few tablespoons water, and half the
basil. Continue cooking until the onions have softened; then
add the peppers, tomatoes, saffron threads and the liquid, and
half-and-half; simmer until the sauce has thickened as much as
you like.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and the
pasta, and cook until it is al dente. Drain and add it to the
sauce. Gently toss to combine and season with plenty of
pepper. Serve garnished with the remaining basil and a light
dusting of cheese.
*Roasted Peppers
Makes approximately 2 cups
If you're grilling, take advantage of the coals to roast the
peppers. Once roasted, they can be put into a covered dish to
steam and then finished at your leisure. Otherwise use your
burner, broiler, or a hot oven. For best results, choose
peppers that have flat, even surfaces.
The peppers will keep for one or two weeks when covered and
refrigerated.
2 large red or yellow bell peppers with thick flesh
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 or 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
After roasting peppers set the finished peppers in a bowl,
cover it with a plate, and allow it to stand for at least 10
minutes to steam.
Carefully scrape away the charred peel with a knife. Save any
of the syrupy juices that collect in the bottom of the bowl.
Cut open the peppers, scrape out the seeds, cut the flesh into
strips, and add them to the bowl with the juices. Toss with
the olive oil, add the garlic, and season lightly with salt,
pepper, and vinegar, to taste. Store in a covered jar in the
refrigerator.