Bowties With Spinach And Barley Recipes

BOWTIE PASTA WITH WHITE KIDNEY BEANS & SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. In large saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package.
• 2. Just before draining pasta, stir the spinach into the cooking pasta; leave in only until it wilts.
• 3. Drain pasta and spinach and return to saucepan and keep warm.
• 4. Meanwhile,add oil and heat over medim-high heat in a skillet
• 5. Add onion and cook until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• 6. In a bowl or large measuring cup, mix broth, cornstarch, salt and crushed red pepper and stir to mix.
• 7. Add to skillet along with beans and cook over med heat until sauce boils and thickens slightly, about one minute.
• 8. Add sauce to pasta and spinach in saucepan and toss to mix well.
• 9. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and serve. May use Parmesan if prefered.

BOW-TIES WITH SPINACH & CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large post of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook as package directs.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skilled over medium heat. Add half the garlic; saute 1 minute, or until golden.
• Add half the spinach and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper; saute 1 minute, or until spinach wilts. Add remaining spinach and cook until wilted. Remove to a plate.
• Add remaining 3 Tbsp oil and remaining garlic to skillet. Saute until garlic is golden. Add tomatoes and remaining 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute, or until tomatoes start to release their juices. Set aside.
• Drain pasta in a colander and rinse under running cold water until cool, then drain well.
• Put all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss gently to mix. Serve at room temperature.

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.