Embark on a culinary journey with our guide to creating the succulent dish of bow ties with brown butter and cauliflower. This tantalizing pasta dish bursts with rustic charm and earthy flavors, offering a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Let us take you on a step-by-step adventure as we explore the secrets of caramelizing butter to a golden perfection, roasting cauliflower florets to a tender-crisp texture, and combining it all with tender bow-tie pasta. We'll unveil the nuances of this dish, providing you with tips and tricks to achieve a harmonious symphony of flavors. Prepare to savor a dish that showcases the simplistic beauty of farm-fresh ingredients and the magic of culinary artistry.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BROWNED BUTTER ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
When I was growing up, my mother (who insists on loving some of the least popular vegetables) always raved about how deliciously sweet and tender cauliflower can be. Here, the briny capers, lemon juice and sweet raisins allow the caramelized, nutty cauliflower to shine. -Gina Myers, Spokane, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Wrap cloves in a piece of foil. Bake 25-30 minutes or until cloves are soft. Unwrap and cool to room temperature. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat., Place cauliflower in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with browned butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is golden brown and tender., Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and roasted garlic; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BROWN BUTTERY BOWTIES
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the butter in a Dutch oven or large, high-sided saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until the butter becomes golden brown and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
- Bring a pot of generously salted water to bowl. Cook the farfalle until it is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the breadcrumbs in a dry pan and toast over medium heat until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small bowl. Add the parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the brown butter and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Put the brown butter back on medium heat. Drain the farfalle and add it to the butter, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan and serve with more Parmesan.
PASTA WITH BROWN BUTTER AND PARMESAN
Sometimes you just want a big bowl of pasta with butter and Parmesan. Starchy, silky and salty, it's always good - and practically foolproof. To make it a little more grown up, just take it one step further: Brown the butter. When you slide the butter into the skillet, let it cook until the milk solids turn a toasty brown. It adds a rich, nutty flavor that makes the dish a bit more sophisticated with very little extra work.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta, but don't shake it fully dry.
- In a skillet or Dutch oven large enough to hold the pasta (and preferably with a light-colored bottom so you can see the butter solids brown), melt the butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides, the milk solids turn golden-brown and it smells nutty and toasty, 3 to 4 minutes. (Watch carefully to see that it does not burn. If it does, start over.) Remove from heat immediately.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the brown butter. Stir in the cheese until melted. Stir in pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the pasta is glossy with sauce (you probably won't need the full 1/2 cup).
- Serve with black pepper and more Parmesan on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 751, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BOW TIES WITH VEGGIES
I cooked some bow tie pasta (farfalle) and tossed with some sauteed vegetables. Simple and delicious. Makes for a great side dish with chicken or meat loaf.
Provided by Susan
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saute zucchini and onion in olive oil until tender. Toss farfalle pasta with vegetables and season with salt and pepper; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 209.7 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
HARVEST BOW TIES
Spaghetti squash and bow ties make this meatless dish hearty and filling. Add a can of black beans if you'd like more protein, and switch up the tomatoes for variety. Try using Italian diced tomatoes or diced tomatoes with mild green chiles. -Anne Lynch, Beacon, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until tender, 9-11 minutes. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. Dutch oven or stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Separate strands of squash with a fork; add to skillet. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter and sour cream until blended., Add to pasta. Heat through, tossing to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BOW TIES WITH SPRING VEGETABLES & ROASTED GARLIC
This is real comfort food and a bit healthy!! A Wolfgang Puck recipe and it is a complete meal or side dish to fee more people. This is about three or four different recipes if done "The Chef Way" or my version. Wine Pairing: Look for the freshness of a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancere or New Zealand to accompany this pasta. Goldwater's Dog Point or Villa Maria are both excellent and affordable wines that are perfect accompaniments. :)
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
- In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the flavored oil.
- Add the roasted garlic, butter, tomatoes, and stock.
- Season with the oregano, thyme, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, salt, and pepper, and reduce until slightly thickened.
- Meanwhile, blanch all the vegetables, each type individually, in simmering salted water, about 1 minute.
- Refresh in cold water, drain well, and set aside.
- When the sauce has been reduced, add the vegetables and stir to heat through.
- Add salt to the pot of boiling water and cook the bow ties until they are al dente, following the directions on the package.
- Drain the pasta and stir it into the sauce, coating well.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated cheese.
- To serve, divide the pasta and vegetables among 4 large warm plates or bowls.
- Sprinkle each serving with some of the remaining chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Additional Parmesan cheese can be grated onto the dish after serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 117, Sodium 679.8, Carbohydrate 81.6, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 26.9
BOW TIES WITH WALNUTS, BUTTER & SAGE
You will want to save some of the pasta cooking water because it will be used to extend the butter-cheese sauce. From Family Circle Note: The nutritional value that zaar calculates is way off the mark from the magazine's calculations. This is featured in the magazine as a healthy meal and I don't see how zaar's nutritional information is correct. Family Circle's info is: 479 calories per serving, 29 g fat (11 g sat), 16 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 507 mg sodium and 39 mg cholesterol).
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place walnuts in large, dry nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook 4-5 minutes, until toasted, shaking pan constantly.
- Remove walnuts, set aside.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions, about 10 minutes.
- When pasta is almost done, melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add sage, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Cook a minute or two to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then add pasta to butter in skillet.
- Gradually add pasta water.
- Stir in cheese and toss to combine.
- Garnish with toasted nuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.6, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 88.1, Sodium 377.9, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.7
BOW TIES WITH ARUGULA, OLIVES, BULGUR AND TOMATO WEDGES
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add onion and garlic and cook, stirring until softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in olives, then add lemon juice and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until tomatoes are just heated through. Turn off heat.
- When water comes to a boil, add bulgur. Let water return to a boil, then add pasta. Cook bow ties until tender but not mushy (start tasting after 5 minutes). Reserve some cooking water, then drain in a strainer to trap grains with pasta.
- Toss pasta and bulgur with tomato mixture, adding some cooking water if needed. Stir in arugula and almonds, taste and adjust seasoning. Let rest for up to 15 minutes. Stir again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 480, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 682 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, measure and chop all of your vegetables and herbs. This will make the cooking process much smoother and quicker.
- Use fresh, seasonal produce: This will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can brown properly and won't steam.
- Cook the pasta al-dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. This is in the Italian tradition and will give you the best results.
- Use a good quality olive oil: This is an important ingredient, so it's worth spending a little extra for a good one.
- Season to taste: Always taste your dish before serving and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
Conclusion:
This bow ties with brown butter and cauliflower recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of the sweet and nutty brown butter, the roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, and the creamy goat cheese is simply irresistible. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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