Basil Bow Tie Pasta Salad Food

FETA, BASIL, TOMATO AND BOWTIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Boil bowtie pasta until al dente.
• Slice cherry tomatoes.
• Finely Mince garlic.
• Slice basil into strips.
• In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic and spices.
• Add pasta, tomatoes, basil and feta to a large glass bowl.
• Pour dressing over the top and stir.
• Cover tightly and place it in the fridge for at least an hour to chill and marinate.
• Serve as a meal or side dish.

BOWTIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a roaring boil and cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cool running water until just warm to the touch.
• Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with a 1/4 cup of Italian dressing and a generous pinch of salt. Set aside and allow to cool completely while you prepare the vegetables.
• Add the tomatoes, Mozzarella, olives, and basil the bowl, along with the remaining 1/2 cup of Italian dressing. Toss to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.

LIGHT AND EASY BOW TIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, prepare pasta until al dente.
• In a small mixing bowl or jar whisk or shake lemon juice, olive oil, mustard and minced garlic until well combined.
• Drain bow tie pasta and rinse with cold water to shock the noodles.
• In a large serving bowl, toss drained pasta with dressing, feta, cherry tomatoes and basil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until serving (recommend 2+ hours to allow the pasta salad dressing to marinate the bowtie pasta).

ITALIAN BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, cheese, yellow pepper, onion, pepper rings, olives, salami and basil. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

SPINACH BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
• Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
• Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Place in large bowl.
• Add tomatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, basil, garlic and oil; mix lightly.
• Top with remaining cheese.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix oil, vinegar and fresh basil. Reserve 1/2 cup for dressing.
• Grill chicken on outdoor grill approximately 15 minutes or until cooked through, turning and brushing frequently with the remaining marinade. Cut chicken into large bite sized pieces. Combine chicken,pasta,sun dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes and walnuts. Toss with reserved dressing. Add croutons and Parmesan and serve immediately.

BASIL PESTO BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Don't forget to salt the water.
• Drain well.
• While pasta is cooking, place olive oil and garlic in a small fry pan.
• Bring to moderate heat, stirring garlic frequently to prevent browning.
• Add pinenuts and saute stirring frequently until nuts are firm but tender.
• Toss cooked pasta with pinenut/garlic mixture.
• Gently stir in basil pesto until pasta is lightly coated.
• Add tomatoes, grated parmesan and feta cheese.
• Toss lightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
• There are no measurements for these ingredients because it is all a matter of individual taste.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Toss tomatoes, cucumber,black olives, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt and pepper.
• In large bowl, gently toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and Mozzarella cheese.
• Chill for 2-3 hours so flavors can blend.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Saute zucchini in hot oil over medium heat until golden around edges; add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and saute for 3 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat; stir in cheese and enough of the reserved cooking water to make a sauce; add tomato and basil; adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

LEMON-BASIL BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to skillet. Add basil; toss to coat. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until basil is wilted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.