When it comes to quick and easy weeknight meals, bow tie pasta with asparagus is a delicious and nutritious choice. This classic dish is a great way to use up fresh, seasonal asparagus and can be customized with a variety of ingredients and flavors to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a simple garlic and butter sauce or a creamy pesto sauce, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please everyone at the table. So, grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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BOW TIES WITH SAUSAGE & ASPARAGUS
We love asparagus, so I look for ways to go green. This pasta dish comes together fast on hectic nights and makes wonderful leftovers. -Carol Suto, Liverpool, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS BOW-TIE PASTA RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by á-2063
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make It COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding asparagus to boiling water for the last 2 min. Drain. MEANWHILE, cook peppers and tomatoes in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. ADD pasta mixture, broth, cream cheese and oregano to skillet; mix well. Cook and stir 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened. Top with shredded cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cheese begins to melt. kraft kitchens tips Add 1-1/2 cups cooked cleaned shrimp or chopped cooked chicken to skillet with the cooked pasta. Variation Substitute 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves for the fresh oregano.
ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat shallot and oil in microwave safe covered dish for 30 seconds or in a small pan on the stovetop over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Allow oil to cool back to room temperature.
- Hold a spear of asparagus at each end and snap it. The spear breaks where the tender tops meet the tough bottoms. Line the broken spear up with the bundle of cleaned asparagus. Cut the spears using the guideline of the snapped spear. Par boil the asparagus tops in 1 inch simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool under cold running water and drain. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an angle and add to a bowl. Combine chopped, cooked asparagus with shredded endive, red bell pepper, cooked pasta, green peas and chopped parsley. The peas will defrost as you toss salad. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in cooled shallot oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS-CHICKEN BOW-TIES
Chive-and-onion cream cheese spread is the base for a tasty white sauce that coats pasta, chicken, mushrooms and asparagus.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BOW-TIES WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
Looking for a delicious skillet dinner? Then check out this asparagus, chicken and bow-tie pasta ready in 25 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in asparagus, mushrooms and garlic. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
- In small bowl, gradually stir broth into cornstarch. Stir in onions and basil. Stir cornstarch mixture into chicken mixture. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Season with salt. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
BOW TIES WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO
For a main course, Jodi Trigg of Toledo, Illinois likes to serve a meal that lets the flavors of prosciutto and asparagus shine. With only five ingredients and a couple of tablespoons of water, Bow Ties with Asparagus and Prosciutto is as easy as it is elegant. "Add a dash of nutmeg for a change of pace," suggests Jodi.More Pasta Dinners »
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-7 minutes or until slightly thickened., Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover; microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl. Add the cream, asparagus, Parmesan cheese and prosciutto; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON
Pasta tossed with a garlic & lemon sauce. So simple, yet so delicious.
Provided by Maryann D.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
- Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
ASPARAGUS WITH BOW TIES
Make and share this Asparagus With Bow Ties recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Boil the pasta, this should take about 8 to 10 minutes. In the mean-time, heat a pan with some oil, and add the asparagus. Cook for about 3 minutes. Once done, keep the asparagus aside. In the same pan, add garlic and onion and saute them till they are cooked. Add lemon zest, juice and asparagus to the pan and turn off the heat. Keeping some of the pasta water, add the pasta to the pan and mix it, adding pasta water as needed, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with some shaved or shredded parmaesan cheese. Enjoy!
BOW TIE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ASPARAGUS
I'm typically not a lover of asparagus mixed with pasta but in this dish, IT ROCKS! My family appreciates a drier pasta so if yours likes things a bit saucier you may want to double the EVOO/butter to get it to your consistency. I usually love broccoli mixed in a pasta like this but the asparagus is by far the better choice!
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
PASTA WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN
Categories Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Asparagus Pea Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add asparagus to large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until just crisp-tender. Transfer to bowl of cold water using slotted spoon. Cool asparagus slightly and drain. Add pasta to same pot of water and boil until just tender but still firm to bite. Add sugar snap peas and boil 2 minutes. Add asparagus and heat through. Drain well. Return pasta-vegetable mixture to pot. Add oil and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, passing additional cheese separately.
Tips:
- Use fresh asparagus: Fresh asparagus has a crisp texture and bright flavor, making it the best choice for this dish.
- Cook the asparagus properly: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy and lose its flavor.
- Use a flavorful cheese: The cheese you use in this dish will add a lot of flavor, so choose one that you enjoy. Some good options include Parmesan, Asiago, or Gruyère.
- Add some herbs: Herbs can add a lot of freshness and flavor to this dish. Some good options include basil, thyme, or rosemary.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, meaning it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and lose its flavor.
Conclusion:
Bow tie pasta with asparagus is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. With its fresh flavors and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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