posted by RisaG 03-19-99 5:32 PM
David Copperfield's Spicy Penne with Fontina Cheese
Recipe By : Newman's Own Cookbook by P. Newman/A.E Hotchner
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Busy Day Entrees
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb. penne pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups frozen and thawed peas -- 1/2 cup less 10 oz. pk
2 small yellow onions -- cut julienned
1 cup fresh basil leaves -- chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups Newman's Own All-Natural Diavolo Sauce -- or your favorite
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -- or more
8 oz. fontina cheese -- grated
salt -- optional
Parmesan cheese -- grated for at table
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package directions until tender but firm. Drain well and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat until hot.
Add the peas, onions, and basil leaves, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the wine and lemon juice, and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the sauce and pepper flakes and bring to a simmer, stir until hot. Stir in the fontina cheese and cook for barely 30 seconds, until semi-melted.
Add the penne to the sauce and toss well. Taste and add salt if needed.
Serve at once in heated bowls, sprinkled with parmesan cheese.