Bow Ties W Spicy Artichoke Sauce Recipes

BOW TIES WITH ARTICHOKE PESTO

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook bow ties per package directions.
• In a food processor, combine artichoke hearts, lemon juice, Parmesan, and walnuts, and process for 30 seconds. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until mixture becomes a thick paste. Transfer pesto to a large bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Drain pasta and add to pesto in bowl. Toss to coat. Serve hot with grated Parmesan.

BOW TIE PASTA AND ARTICHOKE SAUCE

Steps:

• In medium mixing bowl, add olive oil, garlic, JP's spice mix, and artichoke hearts. Let marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill to high.
• Lower flame and place artichokes on grill, cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and set aside. When cool enough to handle, slice 8 of the artichokes thinly.
• Sauce:
• In small saucepan, saute sliced mushrooms and crushed garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat until mushrooms start to brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• In a medium pot, over medium heat, add spaghetti sauce, water, spice mix, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, and add diced tomatoes, 8 grilled artichoke hearts, and mushrooms. Simmer about 1 minute and remove from heat.
• In large pot, over medium heat, boil bow tie pasta until soft. Remove and put in pasta bowl. Pour pasta sauce over pasta. Slice last grilled artichoke and fan on top for decoration.
• Serve immediately.
• In an airtight container, mix all spices thoroughly.

CHEESY BOW TIE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat cheese dip according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return to pan., Stir in chicken, cheese dip, peppers, olives, salt and pepper, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach a creamy consistency; heat through.

BOW TIES WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Boil the pasta until done.
• Meanwhile, cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion, red pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper with the chicken.
• Continue to cook and stir 5-7 minutes until chicken is almost cooked through.
• Add the broth and spinach then cook until spinach is wilted and chicken is done.
• Combine chicken mixture with hot drained pasta and toss well.
• Top with cheese and parsley then serve.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to the package directions; cook until al dente.
• Spray a large skillet with cooking oil spray and heat skillet over high heat.
• Add 1/4 cup water and mushrooms; "sweat" the mushrooms by covering skillet for 2-3 minutes, or until mushrooms are slightly wilted.
• Add in the artichoke hearts; continue to cook, uncovered, for about 3 minutes or until most of the liquid is gone.
• Cut the cream cheese into several pieces; add to the skillet with 1 cup water or the reserved liquid from the canned artichokes plus enough water to make 1 cup.
• Using a wooden spoon, gently stir and smooth the sauce while if comes to a simmer.
• Add in the lemon juice and pepper; add more water if needed to bring sauce to a medium consistency; also may add salt to taste.
• Drain pasta when it is done.
• Add pasta and sauce to a serving bowl; mix well.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, wheat germ, and parsley.
• Serve right away.