Sue's Rigatoni with Roasted Red Peppers, Artichokes and Asparagus
Sue's Rigatoni with Roasted Red Peppers, Artichokes and Asparagus might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 39g of protein, 38g of fat, and a total of 750 calories. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up milk, flour, asparagus, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Instructions
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.