Best 10 Bow Ties With Broccoli Pesto Recipes

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"Bow ties with broccoli pesto" is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. The combination of the nutty flavor of the pesto, the tender broccoli, and the al dente pasta creates a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli or pesto, making it a versatile and budget-friendly option.

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BOWTIES WITH BROCCOLI PESTO



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Broccoli gets double billing in this tasty pasta dinner--it stars in the pesto and adds to the color and flavor of the pasta.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup walnuts
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups uncooked multigrain bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into small bite-size strips
1 medium plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped
Additional shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli as directed on bag until crisp-tender; drain. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the broccoli.
  • Place remaining 1 1/2 cups broccoli and all remaining pesto ingredients in food processor. Cover; process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding reserved 1 1/2 cups broccoli and bell pepper during last 1 minute of cooking time. Drain; place in serving bowl. Add tomato and pesto; toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BROCCOLI WITH BOW TIES AND PEAS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
Kosher salt
1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 lemons, zested using a strip zester
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup toasted pignoli (pine) nuts

Steps:

  • Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli with the peas.
  • In a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and the lemon juice and pour the mixture over the vegetables and pasta. Toss well. Sprinkle with the cheese and pignolis and toss again.

BOW TIES WITH BROCCOLI PESTO RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by á-4939

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 Tbs. blanched hazelnuts, plus more for garnish, optional
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups loosely packed parsley leaves
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for drizzling, optional
1/2 cup mint leaves
4 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp. capers, rinsed and drained, optional
5 large garlic cloves, peeled
12 oz. farfalle pasta

Steps:

  • 1. Toast hazelnuts in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden, shaking skillet often. Cool, coarsely chop, and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Drain again. 3. Pulse hazelnuts, broccoli, parsley, oil, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers (if using), and garlic in food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. 4. Cook farfalle according to package directions in broccoli cooking water. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water before draining. Toss farfalle with pesto and pasta cooking water. Garnish with toasted hazelnuts, if using, and drizzle with olive oil, if desired.

BROCCOLI AND BOW TIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 23m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pignoli (pine) nuts
Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the broccoli for 3 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Remove the broccoli from the water with a slotted spoon or sieve. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In the same water, cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain well and add to the broccoli.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saute pan, heat the butter and oil and cook the garlic and lemon zest over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Off the heat, add 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well. Season to taste, sprinkle with the pignolis and cheese, if using, and serve.
  • To toast pignolis, place them in a dry saute pan over medium-low heat and cook, tossing often, for about 5 minutes, until light brown.

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND BOW TIES



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Use Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, chicken breast, and bow tie pasta to make an easy one-dish meal with a creamy pesto sauce.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
½ cup pesto sauce
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often.
  • Add soup, pesto sauce and milk. Bring to a boil. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until done. Stir in drained pasta and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 883.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

BOW TIES WITH BROCCOLI PESTO



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 Tbs. blanched hazelnuts, plus more for garnish, optional 2 cups broccoli florets 1 ½ cups loosely packed parsley leaves ¼ cup plus 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for drizzling, optional ½ cup mint leaves 4 tsp. lemon juice 1 ½ tsp. grated lemon zest 1 ½ tsp. capers, rinsed and drained, optional 5 large garlic cloves, peeled 12 oz. farfalle pasta
Read More http://www.epicurious.com/community/memberrecipes/submitarecipe#ixzz0nHRzx0nA

Steps:

  • . Toast hazelnuts in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden, shaking skillet often. Cool, coarsely chop, and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Drain again. 3. Pulse hazelnuts, broccoli, parsley, oil, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers (if using), and garlic in food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. 4. Cook farfalle according to package directions in broccoli cooking water. Reserve ¼ cup cooking water before draining. Toss farfalle with pesto and pasta cooking water. Garnish with toasted hazelnuts, if using, and drizzle with olive oil, if desired. PER 1-CUP SERVING: 261 CAL; 7 G PROT; 13 G TOTAL FAT (2 G SAT FAT); 32 G CARB; 0 MG CHOL; 14 MG SOD; 3 G FIBER; 2 G SUGARS Read More http://www.epicurious.com/community/memberrecipes/submitarecipe#ixzz0nHS5Hs4j

BROCCOLI & BOW TIES



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Make and share this Broccoli & Bow Ties recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups broccoli florets (from 4 heads)
1/2 lb farfalle pasta (bow tie)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 lemon, zest of
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water up to the boil, add broccoli florets, and cook for just 3 minutes; you need the water to cook the pasta, so do not drain; instead, remove broccoli with a large slotted spoon and place into a large serving bowl.
  • Making sure the water is still boiling, add pasta; cook according to pkg directions (about 10 to 12 minutes), then drain well and add cooked pasta to the broccoli.
  • While pasta is cooking, toast the pine nuts: place a small skillet over medium-low heat and add nuts to skillet; stir often--it will take about 5 minutes for them to toast; watch carefully so they do not burn; set aside.
  • Now heat the butter and oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat; add both minced garlic and lemon zest and saute for one minute.
  • Remove skillet from burner and add the salt and pepper, and the lemon juice; stir to combine then pour over the broccoli and pasta in the large bowl; toss.
  • Taste pasta and broccoli mixture and add more salt or pepper if necessary.
  • Sprinkle toasted pine nuts and parmesan over dish, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 602.9, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1, Protein 6.5

BOW TIES WITH BROCCOLI PESTO



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This recipe is from Vegetarian Times April 2010 edition. I love pesto and when I you can use broccoli I just had to try it. The recipe calls for hazlenuts, which I didn't have so I used toasted almonds. I think next time I make this I will use it on white pizza. Ummm it's so good!

Provided by Kim Petro

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons blanched hazelnuts
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup plus 2 tbs. olive oil, plus more for drizziling
1/2 cup mint leaf
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained (optional)
5 large garlic cloves
12 ounces farfalle pasta

Steps:

  • Toast hazelnuts in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, shaking skillet often.
  • Cool, coarsley chop, and set aside.
  • Cook broccoli in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Drain again.
  • Pulse hazelnuts, broccoli, parsley, oil, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, and garlicin food processor until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook farfalle according to package directions in water used to cook broccoli.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water before draining. Toss farfalle with pesto and pasta cooking water.
  • Garnish with hazelnuts, and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 13.1, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.7

BOW TIES WITH WALNUT-HERB PESTO



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I can't resist having pasta at least once a week, but I also didn't want the fat and extra calories that come with. I created this dish, and now I sometimes can even have second helpings! -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta
1 cup fresh arugula
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup olive oil
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, place the arugula, parsley, basil, cheese, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add walnuts; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Drain pasta, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking water. In a large bowl, toss pasta with pesto, tomato and reserved water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY BOW-TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Chicken breasts cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with bow-tie pasta and broccoli florets make a quick and delicious one-dish dinner.

Provided by Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Cooking with Philly Canada

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups farfalle (bow tie) pasta, uncooked
4 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons KRAFT Signature Roasted Red Pepper with Parmesan Dressing
6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce
½ (250 g) package Philadelphia Light Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
¼ cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 3 min. of the pasta cooking time. Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 5 min. Turn chicken over; continue cooking 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170 degrees F).
  • Drain pasta mixture in colander; return to pan and set aside. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese to chicken in skillet; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted, mixture is well blended and chicken is coated with sauce, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Add sauce mixture to pasta mixture; mix well. Transfer to six serving bowls.
  • Cut chicken crosswise into thick slices; fan out chicken over pasta mixture in each bowl. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 532.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy pesto, use a food processor to blend the ingredients until smooth.
  • If you don't have a food processor, chop the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese finely by hand.
  • To make the pesto ahead of time, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When cooking the bow tie pasta, add a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water to help flavor the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, or until it is al dente, which means "to the tooth" in Italian.
  • To prevent the pesto from separating, add a little bit of pasta cooking water to it before tossing it with the pasta.
  • Serve the bow ties with broccoli pesto immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.

Conclusion:

This bow ties with broccoli pesto is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pesto is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, and it is tossed with cooked bow tie pasta and broccoli. The dish is flavorful, creamy, and satisfying, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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