Beans Bow Ties Spinach Cheese Food

BOW TIE & SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Add beans, vegetables, cheese, olives and basil to pasta. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

BEANS, BOW TIES, SPINACH & CHEESE

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat oil.
• Add garlic and tomatoes.
• Cook & stir until tomatoes are slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
• Add beans, broth & spinach & cook until spinach just wilts, stirring constantly.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta and add to skillet.
• Add in cheeses, toss lightly & serve immediately.

BOW TIES FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
• Place cream cheese, Asiago cheese and milk in medium saucepan; cook on low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add spinach; cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken and cream cheese mixture; toss to coat.

BOW TIES ROMANO

Steps:

• Cook pasta and drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add mushrooms and proscuitto.
• Cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
• Add light cream and heat ALMOST to boiling.
• Add peas and heat thru.
• Toss with hot pasta and Romano cheese.

BOW TIES WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Boil the pasta until done.
• Meanwhile, cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion, red pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper with the chicken.
• Continue to cook and stir 5-7 minutes until chicken is almost cooked through.
• Add the broth and spinach then cook until spinach is wilted and chicken is done.
• Combine chicken mixture with hot drained pasta and toss well.
• Top with cheese and parsley then serve.

HARVEST BOW TIES

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 9-11 minutes. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. Dutch oven or stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Separate strands of squash with a fork; add to skillet. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter and sour cream until blended., Add to pasta. Heat through, tossing to coat.

BOWTIE PASTA WITH WHITE KIDNEY BEANS & SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. In large saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package.
• 2. Just before draining pasta, stir the spinach into the cooking pasta; leave in only until it wilts.
• 3. Drain pasta and spinach and return to saucepan and keep warm.
• 4. Meanwhile,add oil and heat over medim-high heat in a skillet
• 5. Add onion and cook until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• 6. In a bowl or large measuring cup, mix broth, cornstarch, salt and crushed red pepper and stir to mix.
• 7. Add to skillet along with beans and cook over med heat until sauce boils and thickens slightly, about one minute.
• 8. Add sauce to pasta and spinach in saucepan and toss to mix well.
• 9. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and serve. May use Parmesan if prefered.