Best 11 Bow Ties With Broccoli Pesto Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our bow ties with broccoli pesto, a delectable dish that combines the earthy notes of broccoli with the nutty richness of pesto. This vegetarian delight is a true testament to the power of simple ingredients coming together to create a culinary masterpiece.

Our recipe collection features a variety of takes on this classic dish, ensuring that there's something for every palate. From the traditional bow ties with broccoli pesto to innovative variations like bow ties with sun-dried tomato pesto and bow ties with roasted red pepper pesto, each recipe offers a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.

For those with dietary restrictions, we've included a gluten-free version of the bow ties with broccoli pesto, so everyone can enjoy this delicious dish. And for those who love a bit of spice, our spicy bow ties with broccoli pesto recipe adds a touch of heat that will leave you craving more.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, our bow ties with broccoli pesto recipes are easy to follow and guarantee delicious results. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you satisfied and wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI AND BOW TIES



Broccoli and Bow Ties image

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.

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



Bow Ties with Broccoli Pesto Recipe - (4.3/5) image

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 PESTO HAM & BOWTIE PASTA



Broccoli Pesto Ham & Bowtie Pasta image

I came up with this dish as I cleaned my freezer and pantry. Love one dish meals. You can susitute any protien, or eliminate for a nice easy side dish.

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Categories     Side Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box cooked adente bowtie pasta
4 ham steaks
2 clove garlic
1 large head broccoli steamed
olive oil
1/2 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare all your ingredients. Grill your ham steaks, few minutes each side, making nice grill marks.
  • 2. Taking 1/2 your cooked broccoli, garlic, a pinch both of salt and pepper,and parmesan cheese begin chopping in blender add olive oil purify till You have a nice consistency pesto.
  • 3. Slice grilled ham and other half of broccoli, toss together in a few teaspoons olive Add to pasta, pour pesto over and combine all ingredients. Put in baking dish, set covered in 325 degree oven for about 20 min. Just to warm through and combine all flavors. Serve with extra cheese. Enjoy!

BOWTIES AND BROCCOLI



Bowties and Broccoli image

This insanely simple dinner "cheat" is ready in minutes and will keep you full for hours. Bowties and Broccoli is my go-to lazy weeknight dinner.

Provided by Beth - Budget Bytes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 oz. pasta ($1.00)
1 lb. frozen broccoli florets ($1.69)
3 Tbsp butter ($0.30)
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan ($0.31)
Salt to taste ($0.05)
Freshly cracked pepper to taste ($0.10)
1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional) ($0.05)

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the pasta. Boil until the pasta is al dente (7-10 minutes). Add the frozen broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water, turn off the heat, and let sit for 1-2 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Drain the pasta and broccoli in a colander.
  • Transfer the pasta and broccoli back to the pot (with the heat off) or to a bowl and add the butter. Toss until the butter has melted and coated everything. Add the Parmesan, salt, freshly cracked pepper, and red pepper flakes, then toss to coat again. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 294.78 kcal, Carbohydrate 47.47 g, Protein 10.88 g, Fat 7.35 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Sodium 250.55 mg

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI & BOW TIES



Lemon Chicken with Broccoli & Bow Ties image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed
8 cups broccoli florets (4 heads)
1/2 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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.

CHEESY BOW TIES WITH BROCCOLI AND MOZZARELLA SKEWERS



Cheesy Bow Ties with Broccoli and Mozzarella Skewers image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
12 ounces bow tie pasta
1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, grated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dijon or yellow mustard
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper
8 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
12 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain and set aside (reserve the pot).
  • Meanwhile, toss the broccoli on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the parmesan and garlic. Transfer to the oven and roast until the broccoli is slightly charred and the cheese starts browning, about 12 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in the reserved pasta pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour; cook, whisking, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the mustard and milk and cook, whisking occasionally, until thick and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar and season with salt and pepper; continue cooking until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 more minutes. Stir in the pasta until coated and warmed through, about 1 minute.
  • Thread the mozzarella and tomatoes onto 8 small skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pasta and broccoli.

BROCCOLI WITH BOW TIES AND PEAS



Broccoli with Bow Ties and Peas image

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.

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND BOW TIES



Creamy Pesto Chicken and Bow Ties image

On-hand ingredients like cream of chicken soup, pasta and prepared pesto sauce combine with chicken to make a mouthwatering dinner that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup milk
1/2 of a 1-pound package farfalle pasta (about 3 cups), cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring often.
  • Stir the soup, pesto sauce and milk in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the pasta and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.

BROCCOLI & BOW TIES



Broccoli & Bow Ties image

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



Bow Ties With Broccoli Pesto image

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

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND BOW TIES



Creamy Pesto Chicken and Bow Ties image

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

Tips:

  • Fresh ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor. Fresh basil, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese will make a world of difference in the pesto.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but not mushy. Overcooked broccoli will lose its vibrant color and flavor.
  • Use a good quality pesto: If you are not making your own pesto, be sure to choose a good quality store-bought pesto. Look for a pesto that is made with fresh ingredients and has a vibrant green color.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to customize this recipe. Try adding different vegetables, such as asparagus or zucchini, or different cheeses, such as feta or goat cheese.

Conclusion:

This bow-ties with broccoli pesto is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The creamy pesto sauce is made with fresh basil, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. It's tossed with tender-crisp broccoli and bow-tie pasta. This dish is sure to please the whole family.

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 »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #preparation     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-cholesterol     #healthy-2     #low-in-something

Related Topics