Green And White Farfalle Food

GREEN AND WHITE FARFALLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• When pasta has 3 minutes left to cook, add the broccoli.
• Add the asparagus 1 minute later, and the zucchini and peas 1 minute after that.
• Cook 1 more minute.
• Scoop out 1 cup of the cooking water and set aside, then drain the pasta and vegetables.
• Place the watercress in the bottom of the serving bowl.
• Pour the pasta cooking water over the watercress, then stir in the feta, salt, oregano, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Stir the mixture until the liquid becomes slightly thickened and white, and the cheese is in pieces no bigger than about 1/4-inch.
• Add the pasta and vegetables to the sauce, toss and serve.

FARFALLE IN A SUN-DRIED TOMATO, GARLIC, AND WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook Farfalle very al dente, and drain.
• Heat olive oil on medium high in a large saucepan.
• Add garlic and sundried tomatoes, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Add diced plum tomato, and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add white wine, stir for a minute, then add bell pepper.
• Let reduce for another minute, and add farfalle.
• Continue to reduce for another few minutes, stirring the entire time, until sauce is nearly completely evaporated.
• Serve.

FARFALLE WITH ARUGULA AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter and the garlic to the pot; cook over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add arugula; toss just until wilted.
• Add beans, pasta, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper. Heat, tossing, until butter is melted and beans and pasta are warmed through, about 1 minute. Add enough reserved pasta water to create a thin sauce to coat pasta.
• To serve, divide among shallow bowls, and garnish with walnuts.

RED AND GREEN FARFALLE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook farfalle pasta al dente per package directions and drain in colander.
• Fill a 1-quart pot with approximately 1 inch of water on the bottom, and bring to a soft boil. Add broccoli florets, cover, and steam for 2-3 minutes until just softened. Drain water and pat broccoli dry between paper towels.
• Combine basis with pine nuts in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add garlic and cheese and pulse a few times more.
• Slowly add the olive oil to the food processor in a constant stream while the processor is running. Scrape sides with a rubber spatula and pulse until you have a consistent pesto sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, red peppers, peas, and broccoli in a large bowl. Stir in pesto sauce until thoroughly combined.
• Optional: If you want to add some crunch, stir in the toasted walnuts or almonds.
• Can be served warm or cold.