Bow Tie Medley Food

BOWTIE PASTA AND KASHA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Mix kasha with the egg until grains are thoroughly coated. Heat oil in a sauce pan. Add onions and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add white wine vinegar and water, cover and cook until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover and evaporate liquid over high heat; continue to cook until onions are golden. Meanwhile bring chicken broth to a boil. Add pasta to the boiling water. Stir sugar into onions, then add kasha and saute, over low heat until kasha is tender, about 5 minutes to 8 minutes; adjust seasoning. Toss bow tie pasta with chicken broth. Serve kasha over bow tie pasta and serve with dill.

KASHA VARNISHKES - JEWISH BUCKWHEAT GROATS WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Beat the egg in a small bowl. Add kasha and stir until every grain is well coated with egg. Place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the egg begins to dry and the groats separate. Some of the groats may stick together and/or brown slightly.
• Pour boiling chicken stock over the kasha. Mix in salt and pepper and stir thoroughly. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until the kasha has absorbed all liquid. Remove from heat.
• In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pasta until done. Drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat the oil (or schmaltz) on a medium flame. Saute the chopped onions until thoroughly browned. Add the onions and noodles to the pot of kasha, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

BOW TIES WITH SPRING VEGETABLES & ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
• In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the flavored oil.
• Add the roasted garlic, butter, tomatoes, and stock.
• Season with the oregano, thyme, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, salt, and pepper, and reduce until slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, blanch all the vegetables, each type individually, in simmering salted water, about 1 minute.
• Refresh in cold water, drain well, and set aside.
• When the sauce has been reduced, add the vegetables and stir to heat through.
• Add salt to the pot of boiling water and cook the bow ties until they are al dente, following the directions on the package.
• Drain the pasta and stir it into the sauce, coating well.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated cheese.
• To serve, divide the pasta and vegetables among 4 large warm plates or bowls.
• Sprinkle each serving with some of the remaining chopped parsley and serve immediately.
• Additional Parmesan cheese can be grated onto the dish after serving.

BOW TIE PASTA AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Add broccoli during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
• In greased casserole dish, combine cooked pasta and broccoli with all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Uncover casserole; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is light golden brown.
• Take out and serve.