Bow tie pasta with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and Boursin cheese is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with the convenience of pantry staples. The bow tie pasta provides a sturdy base for the tender asparagus, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy Boursin cheese. This dish is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal or as a side dish for a larger gathering. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BOW TIE PASTA
Anti-meat pasta dish, which makes your tastebuds feel alive with the great combined flavors of sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper and pesto sauce. My husband and I came up with this recipe about two years ago playing around in the kitchen one day. Ever since then it has been our family's favorite. Garnish each dish with red pepper or Parmesan cheese to your taste. Instead of making your own pesto you can use 1/2 bottle of pre-made pesto from the grocery store.
Provided by JFOCHTMAN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
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.
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
BOW TIE PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
This crowd-pleasing pasta is packed with flavor and veggies. It's even got roasted red peppers hidden inside the easy tomato-based pesto sauce. Meatless sausage keeps it vegetarian while increasing the protein and adding flavor and texture.
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta cooking water before draining. Return the cooked pasta to the pot.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion just begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sausage, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to turn golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the sun-dried tomatoes and the oil from the jar, red peppers, red pepper liquid, walnuts, parsley, Parmesan, vinegar, tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the sausage mixture and sun-dried tomato pesto to the pot with the pasta and stir until well combined, stirring in as much of the reserved pasta water as necessary to make a creamy sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and more Parmesan.
BOW-TIES WITH HAM
Turn leftover ham into something special with tender pasta, rich Alfredo sauce, fresh asparagus, colorful sun-dried tomatoes and creamy cheese.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Gently stir in cooked pasta, asparagus, tomatoes and ham. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Pour into casserole.
- Cover; bake 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbly. Top with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/3 Cup), Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 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 ASPARAGUS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND BOURSIN
Although this serves two, it can easily be adapted for more. Garden fresh and quick to make. From Bride and Groom: First and Forever.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.5, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 280.5, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 27.9
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.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BOW TIE PASTA
"Anti-meat pasta dish, which makes your tastebuds feel alive with the great combined flavors of sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper and pesto sauce. My husband and I came up with this recipe about two years ago playing around in the kitchen one day. Ever since then it has been our family's favorite. Garnish each dish with red pepper or Parmesan cheese to your taste. Instead of making your own pesto you can use 1/2 bottle of pre-made pesto from the grocery store."
Provided by JFOCHTMAN
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
PENNE WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Categories Pasta Tomato Vegetable Sauté Basil Shrimp Asparagus White Wine Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and sauté until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus. Add broth, wine, and tomato paste to same skillet. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return pasta to same pot. Add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil, and cheese to pasta. Toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Pasta: Use a bow-tie pasta like farfalle or penne for the best texture and shape to hold the sauce.
- Prepare the Asparagus Properly: Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and cut them into 2-inch pieces for even cooking.
- Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but make sure to stop just before it reaches al dente (slightly firm to the bite) to prevent overcooking.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes, avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking and prevent steaming.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients like fresh asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, and a creamy, flavorful Boursin cheese.
- Add Fresh Herbs for Extra Flavor: Incorporate fresh herbs like basil or parsley for an extra pop of flavor and color.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best enjoyed immediately after preparation, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is creamy.
Conclusion:
This bow-tie pasta with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and Boursin is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines vibrant flavors and textures. The tender asparagus, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy Boursin cheese create a harmonious blend that is sure to impress your taste buds. Follow these tips and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. The combination of flavors and textures makes this dish a versatile and enjoyable option for any occasion.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love