Bow Ties With Spring Vegetables Recipes

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.

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 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.