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     Title: Aegean Artichoke & Penne Pasta Salad
Categories: Salads, Pasta
     Yield: 1 servings


       6    fresh baby artichokes
     1/4 c  lemon juice
     1/2 lb penne pasta
     1/2 c  tomato juice
       2 TB olive oil
 :          Juice of one lemon
       2    cloves garlic  -- minced
       3 TB fresh parsley
       3 TB fresh basil  -- or 1 tsp.
 :          dried
     1/2 ts salt
     1/4 ts black pepper
     1/2 c  fresh tomato  -- chopped
     1/2 c  olives  -- Kalamata
       2 TB capers
     1/2 c  feta cheese  -- optional

 1.  Cut stems off artichokes.  Peel off tough outer
 leaves to reveal yellow-green hearts.  Cut artichokes
 into quarters.  Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice with 2
 cups water in a medium bowl.  Add artichokes to lemon
 water and toss to prevent discoloration.  Drain.
 Steam artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes.
 chill. 2.  In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a
 rapid boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and penne.  Cook penne
 until al dente, about 10 minutes.  Drain and rinse
 with cold water. 3.  To make salad dressing: combine
 tomato juice, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley,
 basil, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender
 and puree for 30 seconds. 4.  Toss together
 artichokes, penne, capers, olives and feta cheese in a
 large bowl salad bowl.  Pour dressing over and toss
 well.

 Recipe By     : [email protected] (Jim Dart !!!)

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