BOW TIE PASTA WITH PESTO, FETA & CHERRY TOMATOES

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This is a delicious summertime recipe. You can make the salad up to about 1 hour before you serve it. If the salad looks a little dry, add a little olive oil before serving.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bow tie pasta (Farfalle)
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, as needed
2 bunches basil leaves
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 small lemon, juice of
2 garlic cloves, peeled
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the pesto, place all ingredients with ½ cup of the oil in a blender and blend.
  • Gradually drizzle in the remaining ¼ cup of oil until pesto is thick and smooth.
  • This will make about 1 1/2 cups pesto.
  • For the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Stir in the bow ties and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and run it under cold water just until it stops steaming.
  • Bounce the pasta around to get rid of as much water as you can.
  • Dump the pasta into a large serving bowl.
  • Stir in the pesto until the pasta is coated.
  • Toss in the cherry tomatoes and the crumbled feta.
  • Taste the salad and season it as you like with salt and pepper.
  • You can make the salad up to about 1 hour before you serve it.
  • If the salad looks a little dry, add some olive oil prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1078.2, Fat 68.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 140.1, Sodium 637.5, Carbohydrate 89.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 29.4

Thapelo Mbele
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This pasta dish is so delicious and versatile. I have made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it always turns out great. The pesto and feta are the stars of the show, but you can easily customize the dish to your liking. I


Mistura Yusuf
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This bow tie pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have a jar of pesto in my fridge, and this is a quick and easy way to turn it into a delicious meal. The feta and cherry tomatoes add a nice touch of flavor and color. I usuall


Shahid Ali Baloch
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it tasted like it came from a fancy restaurant. The pesto and feta added a delicious creaminess to the dish, and the cherry tomatoes added a pop of


Martha Venance
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This pasta dish is so delicious and versatile. I have made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it always turns out great. The pesto and feta are the stars of the show, but you can easily customize the dish to your liking. I


ayush Pandey
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! The pesto and feta were a perfect combination, and the cherry tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be ma


PurpleBaron
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This bow tie pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have a jar of pesto in my fridge, and this is a quick and easy way to turn it into a delicious meal. The feta and cherry tomatoes add a nice touch of flavor and color. I usuall


Galactic spritz
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This pasta dish is amazing! The pesto and feta are a perfect combination, and the cherry tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali husnain rana
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I love this pasta dish! It is so easy to make and it is always a hit with my family and friends. The pesto and feta are a perfect combination, and the cherry tomatoes add a nice pop of flavor. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to the dish


Prem Kc
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This bow tie pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have a jar of pesto in my fridge, and this is a quick and easy way to turn it into a delicious meal. The feta and cherry tomatoes add a nice touch of flavor and color. I usuall


Miruna Grindu
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I was a bit skeptical about this dish at first, but I am so glad I tried it. The pesto and feta are a perfect combination, and the cherry tomatoes add a nice pop of flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the dish was very easy to make. I will de


Reneilwe More
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This pasta dish is so delicious and versatile. I have made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it always turns out great. The pesto and feta are the stars of the show, but you can easily customize the dish to your liking. I


Suraya Kamal
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I have made this dish several times now, and it is always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto and feta are a match made in heaven, and the cherry tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to the dish for extra protei


Mitesh mitesh
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it tasted like it came from a fancy restaurant. The pesto and feta added a delicious creaminess to the dish, and the cherry tomatoes added a pop of


SimoN Chy
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This bow tie pasta dish was a huge hit! The combination of pesto, feta, and cherry tomatoes was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. The pasta was cooked perfectly and held the sauce well. I will definitely be making this dish again.