…and my dinner. Not just penne pasta, let’s add crisp pancetta, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, parmesan and something of a garlic miracle… a spread fresh from Sunday’s LJ Farmers Market known as Zuhk, and homemade by Hanis Market. Once I had a sample, I new great things were to come from this Mediterranean garlic delight. The face of pasta has changed folks and I’m on board…
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What is this curious spread you ask? It is 100% Raw, Vegan and naturally delicious! I went with their regular garlic spread topped with their classic family zuhk recipe. So, what the heck is it? The base is a pure blend of raw garlic and olive oil and it’s topped with zuhk, which is comprised of olive oil, parsley and Serrano peppers (take that!). A spoon full of this added to a warm pasta dish, and you can throw seasonings & garlic clove chopping right out the window! I mean it because this little versatile spread is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients. So, go ahead and save those garlic cloves for another day; this time you’ll just need a spoon and your appetite…
Hanis Market Garlic Spread
zuhk goodness
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Hanis Market is a local company specializing in Mediterranean spreads & catering, and is located in East County, San Diego. They make regular weekly appearances at several SD Farmers Markets, where you can sample and buy some of their delicious, garlic-inspired spreads. I love simple and wholesome ingredients and those really shine through in their products. I went with the regular zuhk topped garlic spread, but there also exists other versions like: spicy, which packs a red pepper punch; one topped with fresh, sweet beets; and one topped with roasted red peppers. The regular zuhk blend packs a slight kick due to the freshly puréed Serrano chilies, which adds just the right flavor. I could eat this spread with veggies, chips, salmon, make a salad dressing, but in my kitchen tonight it was destined for delicious pasta, and so it’s time for a pancetta & penne zuhk-out… I promise this is absolutely delicious, and I would make more than you anticipate needing because this goes quickly… and for all the right reasons. I’m sold on this spread and this pasta.
penne & pancetta
with Hanis Market garlic Zuhk spread
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Here’s the recipe if you want to try. It’s an easy one!
Mediterranean inspired penne pasta dish, with pancetta, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes & delicious garlic spread!
What to get...
- 1 box Penne Rigate pasta
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 jar sun dried tomatoes in oil (Julienne cut if possible)
- Italian Parmesan cheese blend (shredded)
- about 5 thin slices of pancetta, chopped for crisping
- 1 tub Hanis Market garlic spread with original Zuhk!
- 1 lemon for zesting
- S & P
- 4 T white wine
What to do...
- Drain can of artichoke hearts & quarter
- Roughly chop about 1/4 cup of the sun dried tomatoes, do not rinse oil
- Chop pancetta and crisp in a non stick skillet, then set aside to drain
- Now using pancetta pan, heat artichoke hearts & sundried tomatoes
- Add to the pan about 4 T white wine, kosher salt & black pepper
- In a separate pot, liberally salt water for boiling pasta, and cook penne till al dente, drain
- Add warm pasta back into pot, off heat
- Add artichoke mix, and 3/4 of the crisped pancetta. Combine and put back on low heat
- To pot add 3 tsp lemon zest
- Add 5 T shredded cheese and 2 T Zuhk garlic spread, mixing well.
- Salt & pepper to taste & add remaining pancetta on top as garnish
Notes
This is excellent and easy! The lemon zest pairs perectly with the sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts. The pancetta gives some salty texture and the garlic spread is all you need by way of flavoring!
Check out Hanis’ other products and offerings at, www.hanismarket.com, at their store in El Cajon, or at a farmers market. They’re a family owned & operated business, and happy to answer any questions you have and give you a sample. Trying will mean liking & my guess is you’ll be taking some home like I did. I’m looking forward to new recipes to make with this flavorful and healthy garlic spread… And while we’re on the topic, stay tuned for tomorrow’s garlic feature and my guest blog post on YTF!
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Wow! beautiful photo of probably very tasty dish!