3 Roasted Pepper Bow Tie Pasta Food

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Position a rack about 6-inches from broiler and heat to high. Bring a medium-large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold running water. Spread out on paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
• 2. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to macerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 3. Arrange the peppers on a broiling pan, cut side down and broil, until blistered and black in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a lid or plate and set aside to steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse or scrape off the skin; cut peppers into a dice.
• 4. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, mustard in a large bowl, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Add the tomatoes with accumulated juices, the roasted peppers, and parsley and toss lightly. Just before serving, add the chicken and pasta and toss gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.
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BOWTIE PASTA WITH TOMATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted peppers and cook until the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute. Crush the tomatoes through your fingers into the pot; stir in their juices, sugar, the 1 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the herbs, cover, and set aside for about 10 minutes for the flavors to come together.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, saving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
• Before serving, add the vinegar to the sauce. Add the drained pasta to the tomato sauce and toss. Thin with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Divide among 4 warm serving bowls. Pass the grated cheese, if desired, at the table.

PESTO PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain.
• Toss with remaining ingredients.

BOW TIE PASTA (FARFALLE) PUTTANESCA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, capers, and anchovy paste. Mix the olives, yellow pepper, red pepper, and arugula with the pasta. Toss with the olive oil and anchovy mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on platter with shaved Parmesan cheese.
• Roasting Peppers - cut peppers in half lengthwise through the stem. Remove the stem, core, and seeds. Place skin side up on a cooking sheet and place under broiler. Cook until skins are charred, about 4 minutes. Place charred peppers in a plastic zip-lock bag until c

3 ROASTED PEPPER BOW-TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Start by coring and seeding peppers and cutting in half length wise. Place peppers on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking oil. (I use Pam with olive oil). Place under broiler for 20-30 minutes and until peppers are completely charred. Place peppers in a Ziploc bag and let them rest to steam the skins. Peel skins off peppers and cut into ½ " cubes. Set aside. Next, place garlic in medium pot on the stove and warm through. Do not add oil and watch garlic so it does not burn! Add heavy cream or half & half, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Use a whisk to break up the tomato paste. The sauce should be a blush color (pink) Warm sauce thoroughly but do not let it boil! Once sauce it hot pour over cooked farfalle pasta and toss. Top with freshly grated cheeses (make sure this is good quality cheese!) Serves
• 8 people. **Sauce will be thin but will thicken as it stands!

BOWTIE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then the sausage. Cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until it is golden brown and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the sausage to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic cloves. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add the pasta, broth, 2 cups of water, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium or medium low to keep it simmering for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Stir in the broccoli. Cover the pot and let cook until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, about 5 minutes, stirring half-way through.
• Uncover the pot. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and reserved sausage. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Serve topped with more parmesan cheese and red chili flakes, if you like.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH FETA, PINE NUTS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat water and cook pasta according to package directions.
• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute, but do not let brown.
• Add toasted pine nuts.
• Add spices and stir.
• Add tomatoes and olives and saute for about 3 minutes, until heated through and softened.
• Pour sauce over pasta and top with Feta cheese.
• Cover for a minute so cheese and flavors meld.

BOWTIE PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta as per directions, drain and run under cold water, mix in 1 tsp olive oil and set aside.
• In a bowl or Cruet, mix the Good Seasons packet with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and water as per instructions on packet, set aside.
• If you are using the Chicken Breasts place them in a seal able plastic bag and marinade them in about 4 tbsp of the dressing.
• Roast the red bell peppers on your grill, medium heat directly on the grill and turn continuously until the skin is charred all over. Place them in a brown paper bag to steam the skin for about 10 minutes. Once they are cool enough to handle, peel the skins off and slice julianne style, set aside. (you can also roast the peppers in your broiler, place them on tinfoil on the top level of your oven set on broil and turn them continuously until charred).
• If using the chicken, grill them on your BBQ on medium heat about 10 minutes each side or until juices run clear and you have a 170 temperature Once cooked place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes (this sort of steams them a bit and makes for very tender chicken) Slice into strips and cool in the refrigerator.
• Mix the cooked pasta, chopped green pepper, sliced olives, tomatoes, sliced red onion, basil and parsley in a large bowl, add dressing to YOUR TASTE, give it a good mixing and place in a serving bowl. Place the julianne roasted red peppers and chicken strips over the top.

BOW-TIE PASTA WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine bell pepper, broth, chopped fresh oregano, salt, and pepper in 2 quart saucepan. Cover. Cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender.
• Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, and honey; remove from heat. Puree mixture in a blender or food processor.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain.
• Mix together pasta, red pepper sauce, blanched peas, and chopped fresh parsley.

ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Saute onion, peppers and pepper flakes in olive oil until onions start to brown.
• Add garlic, salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Set aside.
• Prick sausage links with a fork.
• Saute in skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat until brown.
• Add wine vinegar and canned tomatoes (with liquid).
• Add the sautéed vegetable mixture.
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile cook pasta al dente.
• Add cooked pasta to sausage and pepper mixture.
• Stir and serve.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH TOMATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted peppers and cook until the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute.
• Crush the tomatoes through your fingers into the pot; stir in their juices, sugar, the 1 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper, to taste.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
• Cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the herbs, cover, and set aside for about 10 minutes for the flavors to come together.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat.
• Salt the water generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
• Drain, saving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
• Before serving, add the vinegar to the sauce.
• Add the drained pasta to the tomato sauce and toss. Thin with a little pasta water, if needed.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Divide among 4 warm serving bowls. Pass the grated cheese, if desired, at the table.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
• Add bell peppers, cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in vinegar, cook 1 minute or until liquid evaporates.
• Remove from heat, cool 5 minutes.
• Place bell pepper mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Return bell pepper mixture to pan, cook over low heat until warm.
• Combine half and half and tomato paste in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until well combined. Stir in ground red pepper.
• Combine pasta and bell pepper mixture in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup cheese, tossing to coat. Spoon 1 1/3 cups pasta into each of 6 bowls, top each with about 1 1/2 Tbs cheese.
• Garnish with basil if desired.