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Green Penne Rigate with Artichokes
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We are pleased to provide you with this exclusive recipe from Clifford A Wright. Clifford is an award winning author who specializes in Mediterranean cuisine.

Green Penne Rigate with Artichokes
{Copyright Clifford A. Wright}

This is a simple preparation using penne rigate verde, a ridged quill-shaped macaroni made with spinach and tossed with some nice artichokes. You can use canned artichokes if you like although fresh will taste even better. A trito is a very finely chopped mixture of vegetables and sometimes fat that is fried in olive oil as the foundation to a sauce.

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsely leaves
One 14-ounce can whole cooked artichoke bottoms or 7 whole fresh cooked artichoke bottoms, quartered
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 pound green penne rigate
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (optional)


1. In an earthenware casserole (preferably), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, then cook the trito of onion, garlic, and parsley until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes, stirring. Add the artichokes and tomato, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the liquid of the tomato is mostly evaporated, about 6 minutes, stirring. Turn the heat off and leave in the casserole.

2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of abundantly salted water to a vigorous boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente and drain well. Transfer the pasta to the casserole and toss well over low heat for a minute or two. Serve with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese if desired.

Makes 4 servings

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