Basil Lemon Bow Ties Food

BOWTIES WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE IN A CREAM BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add decased sausage to skillet and crumble with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add red pepper flakes and continue sauteing until sausage is no longer pink. Add onion and garlic to skillet and continue until onion softens. Stir in tomatoes and salt, (if using fresh tomatoes saute them for 3 minutes until softened) then add light cream and parmesan cheese; simmer gently until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Stir in the cooked pasta and basil and heat through, about 3 minutes.

LEMON BASIL BOW TIES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl and toss with olive oil. Add toasted pine nutes, cottage cheese, basil and lemon peel and toss. Season to taste with salt.

BASIL-LEMON BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook bowties according to package directions.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat for 1 minute.
• Add garlic and saute, stirring often, for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Add well drained bowties and toss well until coated with garlic/oil mixture.
• Add lemon juice and zest, basil salt and pepper.
• Toss untl basil wilts.
• Top with parmesan cheese.
• Serve.

LEMON BASIL BOW TIES

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl and toss with the olive oil.
• Add the toasted pine nuts, cottage cheese, basil and lemon peel and toss. Season to taste with salt.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND CAPER BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. Sprinkle vinegar over each serving, if desired.

GARLIC BASIL BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to pkg directions; drain well.
• Toss with oil, garlic and yogurt.
• Add parmesan cheese, basil, and spices.
• Toss well.