Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our bow-tie pasta dish, an exquisite combination of tender broccoli, aromatic garlic, and a burst of lemon freshness. This delectable pasta extravaganza features three enticing variations, each offering a unique culinary experience:
1. **Bow-Tie Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon:** This classic recipe captures the essence of simplicity, allowing the natural flavors of broccoli, garlic, and lemon to shine through.
2. **Bow-Tie Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, Lemon, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes:** Sun-dried tomatoes add a delightful tangy and chewy texture to this pasta dish, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.
3. **Bow-Tie Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, Lemon, and Shrimp:** Succulent shrimp elevate this pasta dish to a seafood lover's delight, providing a tender and briny complement to the other ingredients.
Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or crave a touch of zesty tang or seafood indulgence, these bow-tie pasta variations promise an unforgettable culinary journey.
ONE-POT PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND LEMON
Less is more in this quick and easy weeknight dinner. It calls for just five main ingredients (penne, broccoli, garlic, lemon, and Parmesan) and requires minimal cleanup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook 5 minutes. Add broccoli and cook until pasta is just under al dente and broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green, 3 to 4 minutes more. Drain, then add pasta and broccoli back to pot.
- Toss with garlic, oil, lemon zest and juice, and cheese. Serve, topped with more cheese.
BROCCOLI AND BOW TIES
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.
BOWTIE PASTA
Bowtie pasta is a classic for a reason! In this 30-minute recipe, pasta is flavored with Italian sausage, broccoli, a creamy sauce, and parmesan cheese.
Categories 30-minute meals brunch Sunday lunch weeknight meals comfort food dinner main dish
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then the sausage. Cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until it is golden brown and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the sausage to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic cloves. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the pasta, broth, 2 cups of water, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium or medium low to keep it simmering for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the broccoli. Cover the pot and let cook until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, about 5 minutes, stirring half-way through.
- Uncover the pot. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and reserved sausage. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Serve topped with more parmesan cheese and red chili flakes, if you like.
LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI & BOW TIES
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 6h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the chicken, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
- Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Meanwhile, for the salad, 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.
- 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 1 tablespoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and lemon juice and pour this over the broccoli and pasta. Toss well.
- Add the chicken, pine nuts and Parmesan to the broccoli and pasta and toss well.
BROCCOLI AND BOW TIE PASTA
This is from an episode of Barefoot Contessa, I didn't find it posted, so I thought I'd copy it down here for "safe keeping". Quick, simple and GOOD!
Provided by KWB5015
Categories Weeknight
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 pine nuts and cheese, if using, and serve.
- To toast pine nuts, place them in a dry saute pan over medium-low heat and cook, tossing often, for about 5 minutes, until light brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 68.7, Sodium 148, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 16.3
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Choose fresh broccoli, garlic, and lemons, and use a good quality olive oil.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means that the pasta should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and bland.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the broccoli: If you overcrowd the pan, the broccoli will steam instead of roasting and will not get properly browned.
- Season the broccoli generously: Broccoli is a mild-tasting vegetable, so it needs to be seasoned well to bring out its flavor. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
- Use a microplane to zest the lemon: This will give you the finest zest, which will distribute evenly throughout the dish.
- Add the lemon juice and zest at the end of cooking: This will prevent the lemon flavor from becoming too harsh.
- Serve the pasta immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot, so serve it as soon as it is cooked.
Conclusion:
This bow tie pasta with broccoli, garlic, and lemon is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your pasta more lemony or garlicky, or you want to add some other vegetables, this recipe is a great starting point. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this one a try.
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