Penne with Artichokes & Feta Recipe 🍝
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of this gourmet pasta dish that rivals any from a fancy restaurant. Bursting with savory goodness, it’s surprisingly simple to prepare. Just a note: if your chicken broth isn’t low sodium, consider skipping the olives to avoid overpowering saltiness when combined with the feta cheese. Fresh penne noodles from the supermarket help streamline cooking, while the addition of artichokes adds a delightful twist. Perfect for pleasing the whole family, this recipe was discovered in Fine Cooking magazine.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 609.1
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 | Penne pasta |
| – | Coarse salt |
| 8 | Slices of bacon |
| 1 | Onion, sliced |
| 1 | Can of artichoke hearts |
| 1 | Cup low-sodium chicken broth |
| 1/2 | Cup pitted kalamata olives |
| 1 | Cup crumbled feta cheese |
| 4 | Sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley |
| – | Fresh ground black pepper |
Instructions:
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Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding a tablespoon of coarse salt. Cook the penne until just tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Cook Bacon: While the pasta is cooking, fry the bacon in a skillet until browned and crispy, around 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels to absorb excess grease. Once cooled, crumble it into small pieces.
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Sauté Onion: In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the sliced onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until wilted, about 3 minutes.
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Add Artichokes: Stir in the artichoke hearts and cook until tender and lightly browned around the edges, approximately 4 minutes.
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Deglaze Pan: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and let it reduce slightly for about 30 seconds.
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Combine Ingredients: Reduce the heat to medium and add the drained pasta, kalamata olives, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss until well combined and heated through.
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Add Feta Cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Let Rest: Cover the skillet and let it sit for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese melts slightly, and the pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.
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Final Touches: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with the crumbled bacon and chopped parsley.
Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and textures in this exquisite pasta dish. It’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table! 🍽️
