Little Ears With Potato Cream And Arugula Recipes

ELBOWS WITH POTATOES, TOMATOES, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• 1 Pour the oil into a skillet large enough to hold the pasta. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is golden, 2 minutes. 2 Add the tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. 3 Bring at least 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, then the pasta. Stir well. When the water returns to the boil, stir in the potatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente, tender yet firm to the bite. 4 Drain the pasta and potatoes, reserving some of the cooking water. Stir the pasta, potatoes, and arugula into the simmering tomato sauce. Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes or until the pasta and vegetables are well coated with the sauce. Add some of the reserved cooking water if the pasta seems dry. 5 Stir in the cheese and serve immediately. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

PASTA WITH POTATOES AND ARUGULA (ROCKET)

Steps:

• Cooked the potatoes in boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
• Add the arugula and cook 2 minutes longer.
• Add the pasta and cook 9 to 10 minutes until tender.
• Heat the oil in a small saucepan over low heat and cook the garlic and pepper flakes for 1 minute until garlic is golden.
• Drain the pasta mixture and add the oil mixture and mix well.
• Top with cheese and serve at once.

POTATO, ARUGULA (ROCKET) OR SPINACH CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients and blend thoroughly.
• Form into 20 golf size balls.
• Place seasoned flour in one bowl.
• Beat 2 eggs with cream and place second bowl.
• Place bread crumbs in third bowl.
• Dip each croquette in the flour then egg and then roll in the crumbs.
• Deep fry in oil until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels season with salt and pepper.

ELEPHANT EARS

Steps:

• If you have a food processor set your slicing blade to 1/4" this seemed to be the best slice size, or of course you could use the mandolin, slice your potatoes skins on (well scrubbed of course).
• Immediately submerge in a large bowl of water that contains 4 cups of ice and 2 cups of cold water. Allow the potatoes to rest in the cold water for 20 minutes.
• On a large towel place each potato slice on the towel and blot dry.
• Heat your oil to fry temp just over 320°F and under 370°F gives the best results. Being careful not to over crowd the pot place 6-8 potatoes into the oil and cook to golden brown flipping as you go.
• With a slotted spoon or a spider remove your chips from the oil and place on paper towels to drain any excess oils.
• Sprinkle with salt - or be adventurous and add anything you think you might like as a flavor.

LITTLE EARS WITH POTATO CREAM AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• 1 Peel the potatoes and place them in a small pot with salt to taste and cold water to cover. Bring the water to a simmer and cook the potatoes until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving the water. 2 Pour the oil into a medium saucepan. Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the potatoes and mash well with a masher or fork, stirring in about a cup of the reserved water to make a thin "cream." Season with salt and pepper. 3 Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, then the pasta. Stir well. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente, tender yet firm to the bite. Add the arugula and stir once. Drain the pasta and arugula. 4 Return the pasta and arugula to the pot and add the potato sauce. Cook and stir over low heat, adding a little more of the potato water if needed. Serve immediately. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.