Pgs Bow Tie Pasta Side Food

20 EASY BOW-TIE PASTAS THE FAMILY WILL DEVOUR

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a bow-tie pasta recipe in 30 minutes or less!

PESTO BOWTIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook farfalle pasta according to package directions. Farfalle pasta is the same thing as bowtie or butterfly pasta and works great to hold heavy pesto dressing.
• Drain pasta completely of boiled water and rinse with cold water to cool before moving on. Make sure pasta has no excess water.
• In a separate bowl, add store bought jarred pesto, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, water, olive oil and mix dressing well.
• Pour pesto dressing over pasta and mix well to evenly coat all of the pasta sides.
• Add chopped spinach and grape tomatoes and toss again to combine all ingredients.
• Optionally add a little salt and cracked pepper prior to serving.
• Put in fridge for a few hours to get cold.
• Serve pasta salad topped with pine nuts or one of the other suggestions in the recipe.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Position a rack about 6-inches from broiler and heat to high. Bring a medium-large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold running water. Spread out on paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
• 2. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to macerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 3. Arrange the peppers on a broiling pan, cut side down and broil, until blistered and black in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a lid or plate and set aside to steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse or scrape off the skin; cut peppers into a dice.
• 4. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, mustard in a large bowl, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Add the tomatoes with accumulated juices, the roasted peppers, and parsley and toss lightly. Just before serving, add the chicken and pasta and toss gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

P.G.'S BOW TIE PASTA SIDE

Steps:

• Cook pasta just to done. drain and cool in icy water 2 minute and drain again.
• Cook the fresh asparagus for only 1 minute and drain & cool in ice water 2 minute and drain again.
• Into a large bowl place all the ingredients including the pasta & asparagus. Mix well,cover and place in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.
• serves 6-8.

BOW TIE PASTA IN PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
• In a large skillet melt butter. Do not brown. Add drained pasta and cheese and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

BOW TIE PASTA (FARFALLE) PUTTANESCA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, capers, and anchovy paste. Mix the olives, yellow pepper, red pepper, and arugula with the pasta. Toss with the olive oil and anchovy mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on platter with shaved Parmesan cheese.
• Roasting Peppers - cut peppers in half lengthwise through the stem. Remove the stem, core, and seeds. Place skin side up on a cooking sheet and place under broiler. Cook until skins are charred, about 4 minutes. Place charred peppers in a plastic zip-lock bag until c

AWESOME BOW TIE PASTA

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 and place in ice water until cool.
• Toss pasta with onion, feta, balsamic, olive oil and tomato. Serve immediately or chill 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator.

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

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

BOW TIE PASTA & TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Mix the tomatoes, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and olive oil in a glass bowl or casserole dish. cover and refrigerate 4 hours or longer.
• 2. Remove the tomato mixure and let it come to room temperature.
• 3. Mix the hot bow ties with the feta cheese and then toss with the tomato mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.