SUE'S RIGATONI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS, ARTICHOKES AND ASPARAGUS

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An elegant and delicious pasta dish featuring artichokes, roasted red peppers, asparagus and arugula in a Fontina cheese sauce. Great for a meatless dinner or a brunch! This can be made in advance and refrigerated; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large red bell peppers
1 ½ (16 ounce) packages rigatoni pasta
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ½ tablespoons butter
6 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 ½ cups milk
2 ¼ cups packed shredded fontina cheese
3 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
salt and pepper to taste
2 (5 ounce) packages arugula - rinsed, dried and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4 quart baking dish.
  • Roast peppers on a gas grill or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in plastic bag for 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel and seed peppers; slice into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes; add asparagus and artichokes and cook 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl; toss with olive oil.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Fontina cheese and 2 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and stir in arugula and red bell peppers. Pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.6 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 999.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

Abdul Ohab
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I love this dish! The roasted red peppers and artichokes add a nice smoky flavor, and the asparagus is a great addition. I usually serve it with a side of garlic bread.


Winston Graeme Bezuidenhout
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new pasta dish to try.


Keith Franklin
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


GAMERWOLF
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and the roasted red peppers and artichokes were a bit overpowering. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter sauce.


Md mostakim
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The roasted red peppers and artichokes add a nice smoky flavor, and the asparagus is a great addition. I usually serve it with a side of garlic bread.


Daniel Kwame
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


KM Mahabub
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The roasted red peppers and asparagus were delicious, and the sauce was very creamy. I would definitely make this again, but I might omit the artichokes next time.


Tammy Alfred
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Wow! This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of roasted red peppers, artichokes, and asparagus. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MAX OVI
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting pasta dish.


Umukoro Prevail
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This recipe was a hit! The roasted red peppers, artichokes, and asparagus added so much flavor and texture. I also loved the creamy sauce. My whole family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.