Bow Ties With Ham And Asparagus Food

SPRINGTIME PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and onion in butter for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Add the ham, cream, pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Drain pasta. Add to the asparagus mixture; toss to coat. If desired, top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

HAM-AND-ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the frozen asparagus the last 5 minutes and the ham the last 1 minute of the cooking time. Drain and return pasta to pan.
• Stir together cream cheese and milk; add to the pasta mixture in the pan. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is heated through. If desired, garnish with fresh chives. Makes 4 servings.

BOW-TIES WITH HAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Gently stir in cooked pasta, asparagus, tomatoes and ham. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Pour into casserole.
• Cover; bake 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Top with remaining cheese.

BOW TIES WITH SAUSAGE & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return pasta and asparagus to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking sausage into large crumbles. Add to stockpot. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and reserved pasta water as desired. Serve with additional cheese if desired.

CREAMY FARFALLE WITH CREMINI, ASPARAGUS, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender and most of the juices have evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and saute until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the farfalle. Stir in the mascarpone and nutmeg and toss until the cheese coats the pasta, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1/4 cup at a time to moisten. Stir in 1/2 cup of walnuts. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and remaining 1/4 cup of walnuts. Serve.

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat shallot and oil in microwave safe covered dish for 30 seconds or in a small pan on the stovetop over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Allow oil to cool back to room temperature.
• Hold a spear of asparagus at each end and snap it. The spear breaks where the tender tops meet the tough bottoms. Line the broken spear up with the bundle of cleaned asparagus. Cut the spears using the guideline of the snapped spear. Par boil the asparagus tops in 1 inch simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool under cold running water and drain. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an angle and add to a bowl. Combine chopped, cooked asparagus with shredded endive, red bell pepper, cooked pasta, green peas and chopped parsley. The peas will defrost as you toss salad. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in cooled shallot oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again.

BROCCOLI AND BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
• In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
• Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well. Season to taste, sprinkle with the pignolis and cheese, if using, and serve.
• To toast pignolis, place them in a dry saute pan over medium-low heat and cook, tossing often, for about 5 minutes, until light brown.

BOW TIES WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, ASPARAGUS, AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Inlarge roasting pan toss tomatoes with 2 tsp olive oil and grinding of pepper.
• Slice off the top 1/2 in of garlic and discard. Peel off loose skin. Wrap in aluminum foil and add to roasting pan.
• Roast for 20 min without stirring until tomatoes are wrinkled and beginning to brown.
• Scatter the asparagus and shrimp over tomatoes.
• Roast for 10 min or until cooked.
• Remove garlic from pan, unwrap and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Cover pan to keep warm.
• Cook pasta about 8 minutes.
• Seperate the garlic cloves and squeese out the soft pulp, mash to a paste with the flat side of knife.
• Drain pasta, add remaining 2 tsp olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper, tossing to cover pasta evenly.
• Transfer to roasting pan, toss gently to combine.

BOW TIE HAM BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ham, Alfredo sauce, cheese and mushrooms. Drain pasta mixture; add to ham mixture and toss to coat. , Transfer to 2 greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake remaining casserole at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.

CREAMY BOW-TIES WITH HAM AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix cream cheese and half-and-half. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
• Stir in carrots. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus. Cover; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in pasta, ham and marjoram. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until thoroughly heated.

BOW-TIES WITH PEAS AND HAM

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add peas and half-and-half; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Cut ham into strips. Add to sauce; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with grated Parmesan.

BOW TIES ALFREDO WITH HAM AND PEAS (OR BROCCOLI)

Steps:

• Bring large of lightly salted water to boiling.
• Add pasta; cook 12 minutes or until firm but tender.
• Add peas for last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water; drain water.
• Meanwhile, shake together flour and milk in jar with tight-fitting lid until blended.
• Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk mixture.
• Simmer 3 minutes.
• Whisk in cream cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, salt and pepper.
• Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Toss together pasta, peas or broccoli, sauce and ham in large bowl.
• Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, tossing to make creamy sauce.
• Top with remaining parmesan.
• Serve hot.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND BOURSIN

Steps:

• Put the pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium heat. Shake constantly until evenly toasted on all sides, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
• Fill a large saucepan three fourths full of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and add kosher salt. (about 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt per quart of water). Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the asparagus to the pan and cook until tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the pasta and asparagus, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
• Set the pan over medium heat and heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the pasta and asparagus to the pan, then add the reserved cooking water. Add the tomatoes (if using), Parmesan cheese, Bousin, dill and the 3/4 teaspoons lemon pepper and toss to combine. Stir in the pine nuts. Season with kosher salt to taste and more lemon pepper if necessary.
• Divide the pasta between 2 bowls and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

BOW TIES WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes or until slightly thickened., Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover; microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl. Add the cream, asparagus, Parmesan cheese and prosciutto; toss to coat.

ASPARAGUS WITH BOW TIES

Steps:

• in a large pot boil pasta according to package directions.
• drain reserving 1 c of water.
• return pasta to pot heat oven to 450.
• place asparagus on a baking pan.
• drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast 10 minutes.
• add cream cheese and asparagus to the pasta over medium low heat.
• stir in 2/3 c parmesan cheese.
• stir until creamy, add some cooking liquid if pasta is too dry put pasta in a large bowl, garnish with pine nuts, chives and 1/3 parmesan cheese.

BOW TIES WITH ASPARAGUS CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a large skillet bring 2 inches of water to a boil.
• Add 1 tsp salt and the aspagagus.
• Cook 3 to 5 minutes until just tender.
• Pat asparagus dry and cut into bite-size pieces.
• In a large pot cook pasta in 4 quarts of water and 2 tbsp salt until al dente.
• In a small saucepan heat the cream over medium heat to a simmer and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Drain the pasta reserving some of the cooking water.
• In a large serving bowl combine the pasta cream and cheese; toss well.
• If the sauce is too thick add some of the cooking water.
• Add the asparagus and prosciutto and toss again.
• Serve immediately.

EASY PASTA WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS (OR BROCCOLI)

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven, add pasta to boiling water and cook 6 minutes less than recommended on package; add frozen asparagus or broccoli the last 5 minutes of pasta cooking time.
• Add ham for the last 1 minute before draining just to heat through.
• Remove from heat and drain pasta-ham mixture thoroughly.
• In a small bowl mix together cream cheese and milk until smooth.
• Add cheese mixture to asparagus-ham mixture and stir over medium heat just until heated through and mixture is well coated.
• Serve immediately.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat pan with olive oil and butter. Once butter melts, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add sausage, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
• Add bell pepper, asparagus and black pepper, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender, but crispy.
• Sprinkle cheese over sausage mixture and mix well.
• Pour over hot farfalle pasta. Toss to coat. Add salt if needed.