Bow Tie Pastagreen Vegetables In Buttermilk Sauce Food

BOW TIE PASTA/GREEN VEGETABLES IN BUTTERMILK SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook bow tie pasta until ala dente,drain.
• In same pot cook broccoli, shelled edamame, celery in 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Drain.
• In small bowl, mix butter or margarine with curry powder. Whisk well; set aside.
• Pour pasta into round large baking dish.
• Toss with butter or margarine mixture. When you do that the dish is also greased.
• Add cooked vegetables and mix well.
• Sprinkle with pepper and salt.
• Mix dressing in bowl with whisk.
• Add dressing and mix with pasta vegetable mixture.
• Note: Use Ranch dressing and add to mixture if you wish. DO NOT USE BOTH.
• Add optional drained chunk tuna or lump crab meat if desired.
• Add cheese over the top.
• If you want to serve hot, cook covered 375°F for 30 minutes.
• To serve cool, cover for at least 2 hours in refrigerator.
• Note: I take 1 cup cook broccoli florets and put them on a cutting board and chop fine and then add in to the pasta. It makes the color of the dish and the dressing really beautiful and appetizing.
• This is a meal with hot crusty garlic bread or buns.

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 BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut up into bite size pieces the broccoli and cauliflower.
• Boil noodles and rinse under cold water.
• Drain well.
• Fry the bacon crispy and cut up fine.
• Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar and add to your veggies, cheese and raisins.
• Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours for flavors to blend.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan stir together flour, salt, pepper, milk and chicken broth. Cook on medium heat, stirring often, until mixture is thick and bubbly. Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. After approximately 6 minutes, add vegetables and allow to cook for 3 minutes longer. Drain.
• While sauce and pasta are cooking, cook garlic and seasoned chicken in skillet on medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
• Combine chicken and sauce with pasta and veggies. Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese.

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

BOW TIES WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet over medium heat, saute zucchini and onion in olive oil until tender. Toss farfalle pasta with vegetables and season with salt and pepper; serve.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE AND ASIAGO BOW-TIES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat water to boiling. Add beans; boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 2 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set aside.
• In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, zucchini, onion, garlic, oregano and salt in oil about 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and beans; heat until hot. Serve vegetable mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.