Bow Ties With Veggies Food

CREAMY VEGETABLE BOW TIE TOSS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in broth; cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, dip, cheese, parsley, basil and salt; stir into skillet and heat through. Drain pasta; add to the skillet and toss to coat.

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.

VEGGIE BOW TIE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower; cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water; drain and pat dry. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water., In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli mixture, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, artichokes, sunflower kernels, basil and sun-dried tomatoes if desired. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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.

VEGETABLE BEEF BOW TIE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broth, pasta, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Add yellow pepper and zucchini; cover and cook 2-4 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese.

PARMESAN VEGETABLES OVER BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute. Add zucchini; stir-fry 1 minute.
• Stir in tomatoes and basil. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in 1/3 cup of the cheese; cook and stir until hot. Serve immediately over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.

BOW TIE SURPRISE WITH GRILLED GARDEN VEGGIES

Steps:

• Mix together the beans, 2 tablespoons.
• olive oil, and vinegar, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Cook the pasta, drain it, and rinse until cool.
• Toss the pasta with the bean mixture.
• Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper, and enough vinaigrette to moisten.
• Refrigerate until needed.
• Parboil the onion.
• Cut the onion and tomatoes into quarters and cut the zucchini into 1-inch chunks.
• Brush the vegetables with olive oil and place on skewers.
• Grill, turning often, until lightly charred.
• Chop the vegetables, toss them into the pasta salad, add the basil, and serve.

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.

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.

CREAMY CHICKEN BOW-TIE & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 4 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in vegetables; cook 3 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally. Add broth and reduced-fat cream cheese; cook 2 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended.
• Drain pasta. Add to sauce; stir to evenly coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

WHITE BEANS & BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, beans, olives and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until tomatoes are softened, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in pasta and enough pasta water to moisten as desired. Stir in cheese.

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.