Bowtiesdressedwithnocooksundriedtomatosauce Recipes

20 EASY BOW-TIE PASTAS THE FAMILY WILL DEVOUR

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• Prep a bow-tie pasta recipe in 30 minutes or less!

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.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Make pesto: In a small mixing bowl, combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• In a small bowl, blanch sun dried tomatoes for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well, and slice tomatoes into small pieces.
• In a large skillet over a medium heat, saute garlic in 1/8 cup olive oil. Simmer for 1 minute being very careful not to brown the garlic. Stir in the mushrooms and let them saute until tender. Add the pesto, salt, cayenne, and sun dried tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer.
• Bring a large pot of salted water and pasta to a boil. Let pasta cook until al dente, drain well.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss pasta and sauce until the pasta is well coated.