Bow Ties With Asparagus Cream And Prosciutto Recipes

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.

PARMESAN BOW TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

BOW TIES WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE, PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cook bow ties according to package directions and drain.
• While pasta is cooking, stir together the evaporated milk and flour, then add basil and garlic.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute, then add peas, prosciutto and Parmesan cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted, but do not boil.
• Pour over cooked pasta and toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with additional Parmesan, if desired.
• Adjust salt and pepper seasonings to taste and garnish with additional fresh basil.

BOW TIES WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and lemon pepper. Add cheese sauce, sausage and spinach to hot pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil.

PROSCIUTTO TIED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
• Cut prosciutto slices lengthwise into 2 thin strips. Gather 2 to 3 asparagus spears and carefully tie prosciutto into a knot around asparagus bundle. Continue until all ingredients are used.
• Place asparagus bundles on prepared baking sheet.
• In small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over asparagus. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Roast in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

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.

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 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.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS-CHICKEN BOW-TIES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus and mushrooms for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and return to saucepan.
• In small bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and the milk until smooth. Stir cheese mixture and chicken into pasta mixture.
• Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring gently, until pasta is evenly coated with sauce and mixture is thoroughly heated. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

BOW TIES WITH ASPARAGUS, CREAM, AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• 1 In a large skillet, bring about 2 inches of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and salt to taste. Cook until the asparagus are just tender and bend slightly when lifted from the water. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the asparagus. Pat the asparagus dry. Cut them into bite-size pieces. 2 Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, then the pasta. Stir well. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente, tender yet still firm to the bite. Set aside some of the cooking water. Drain the pasta. 4 Pour the pasta, cream, and cheese into a large serving bowl and toss well. Add a little cooking water if the sauce seems too thick. Add the asparagus and prosciutto and toss again. Serve immediately. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.