Country Style Penne Penne Paesana Recipes

PENNE WITH FIVE CHEESES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil in a stockpot.
• Combine all the ingredients except the penne and butter in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Drop the penne into the boiling water and parboil for 4 minutes. Drain well in a colander and add to the ingredients in the mixing bowl, tossing to combine. Divide the pasta mixture among 6 shallow ceramic gratin dishes (1 1/2 to 2 cup capacity). Dot with the butter and bake until bubbly and brown on top, 7 to 10 minutes.

COUNTRY-STYLE PENNE (PENNE PAESANA)

Steps:

• Cut eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; arrange in colander and sprinkle with salt.
• Let drain 45 minutes, pat dry with paper towels, then dice eggplants finely.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over low heat.
• Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
• Add parsley and stir 30 seconds.
• Add eggplant,tomatoes,bell pepper and onions and cook until slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Add wine and simmer until vegetables are tender and all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in olives, capers and chili; cook 3 minutes; remove chili.
• Meanwhile cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; drain well and mix into sauce.
• Stir in bechamel and heat through.
• Sprinkle with basil and serve.
• Italian Bechamel Sauce:.
• Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour and stir 3 minutes.
• Whisk in broth and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove sauce from heat.
• Beat yolk and cheese to blend in small bowl; gradually stir in 1/4 cup sauce.
• Return mixture to saucepan and whisk until smooth.
• Place plastic wrap on surface to prevent skin from forming.