**Indulge in Mediterranean Delights: Discover the Art of Tomato Feta Bow Ties**
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with our delectable Tomato Feta Bow Ties. This vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a sun-kissed Italian villa. Dive into a world of juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, aromatic basil, and perfectly al dente bow-tie pasta.
**Savor the Simplicity of Classic Italian Cuisine**
Our Tomato Feta Bow Ties embody the essence of Italian cooking: simple, fresh, and bursting with flavor. With just a handful of carefully selected ingredients, this recipe captures the magic of rustic Italian cuisine. From the sweet and tangy tomatoes to the rich and salty feta, every ingredient plays a vital role in creating a harmonious balance of flavors.
**Delight in a Burst of Aromas and Textures**
Every bite of Tomato Feta Bow Ties is a sensory adventure. The juicy tomatoes burst with freshness, while the creamy feta cheese adds a luscious richness. The aromatic basil infuses the dish with its herbal essence, and the al dente pasta provides a satisfying chew. The combination of these elements creates a symphony of textures that will keep you coming back for more.
**Explore Variations to Suit Your Taste**
This versatile recipe lends itself to endless variations, allowing you to customize it to your liking. Add a touch of heat with a sprinkle of chili flakes or a drizzle of spicy olive oil. Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes for a concentrated burst of flavor or add some chopped olives for a salty and briny twist. The possibilities are endless, so feel free to experiment and create your own unique version of this classic dish.
**A Culinary Journey Awaits**
Our Tomato Feta Bow Ties is the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a casual lunch with friends. Its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas will brighten up any table, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and prepare to savor the authentic taste of Italy in every bite.
BOW TIES WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND BALSAMIC DRESSING
This recipe features a surprise ingredient-green grapes-that add the just-right amount of sweetness to the simple, two-step pasta dinner. Serve with pan-grilled asparagus
Provided by kittycatmom
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, grapes, and basil in a large bowl.
- While pasta cooks, combine vinegar and next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil to vinegar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle vinaigrette over pasta mixture; toss well to coat. Add cheese; toss to combine.
- (Pan-grilled asparagus: Combine 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 pound trimmed asparagus. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add asparagus to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, turning once.).
FETA, BASIL, TOMATO AND BOWTIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE
Steps:
- Boil bowtie pasta until al dente.
- Slice cherry tomatoes.
- Finely Mince garlic.
- Slice basil into strips.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic and spices.
- Add pasta, tomatoes, basil and feta to a large glass bowl.
- Pour dressing over the top and stir.
- Cover tightly and place it in the fridge for at least an hour to chill and marinate.
- Serve as a meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 11 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g
BOW TIES WITH PESTO, FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES
This is just one example of how a good pesto can be used so well in so many ways. People always rave about this combo and I can't blame 'em - it's one of those matches made in heaven. The pesto coats the warm pasta to make a creamy, rich sauce, which is accented by the crumbled feta and contrasted by the sweet and tart cherry tomatoes.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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. Check out the salt and pepper just before you serve the salad. If it's looking a little dry, add some olive oil and stir it around.
- Pesto:
- 5 big handfuls basil leaves (about 2 hefty bunches)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- Kosher salt
- About 20 grinds freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Place all ingredients with 1/2 cup of the oil in a blender and blend. Gradually drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup of oil until pesto is thick and smooth.
- Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
BAKED FETA PASTA
Whether you're an avid TikTok user or just a casual Instagram consumer, you've probably seen the feta and tomato pasta taking the social media world by storm. It has an interesting history. In 2018, Finnish blogger Tiiu Piret (@tiiupiret) shared a recipe for a pasta containing prosecco, baked feta and tomatoes. In 2019, another Finnish blogger, Jenni Häyrinen (@liemessa), shared her simplified version of the dish on her blog and Instagram using the hashtag #uuifetapasta. (Afterward, sales of feta in Finland apparently increased by 300 percent.) American food influencer MacKenzie Smith (@grilledcheesesocial) eventually heard about the dish from a friend with a Finnish boyfriend. In January 2021, she posted a translation of the popular recipe on her blog and Instagram, which led to it going viral in the United States. It's easy to see why the recipe has achieved such fame: Cherry tomatoes and a whole block of feta are baked until soft and melty, then tossed with garlic, basil and cooked noodles for a beautifully cheesy dish. We opted to use a short tube pasta so the sauce can get trapped inside each piece and added a pinch of flaky sea salt on top to perfectly balance the dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
- As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BOW TIE PASTA
Anti-meat pasta dish, which makes your tastebuds feel alive with the great combined flavors of sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper and pesto sauce. My husband and I came up with this recipe about two years ago playing around in the kitchen one day. Ever since then it has been our family's favorite. Garnish each dish with red pepper or Parmesan cheese to your taste. Instead of making your own pesto you can use 1/2 bottle of pre-made pesto from the grocery store.
Provided by JFOCHTMAN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make pesto: In a small mixing bowl, combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- In a small bowl, blanch sun dried tomatoes for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well, and slice tomatoes into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over a medium heat, saute garlic in 1/8 cup olive oil. Simmer for 1 minute being very careful not to brown the garlic. Stir in the mushrooms and let them saute until tender. Add the pesto, salt, cayenne, and sun dried tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer.
- Bring a large pot of salted water and pasta to a boil. Let pasta cook until al dente, drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss pasta and sauce until the pasta is well coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
BOW TIES WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATOES AND CREAM
A friend gave this recipe to me a few years back, and my family can't seem to get enough of it. It sounds strange with cream in it, but that just enhances the flavor and texture. This is a very easy recipe.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, cream, and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 111.3 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 1088.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
BOW TIE PASTA WITH FETA CHEESE
I got this recipe from a fellow pampered chef consultant. I can't wait to try it! Note: This recipe was modified from one on Allrecipes.com
Provided by Tinat51796
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until done; drain. Return pasta to the pot.
- Mix in olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, feta, and Parmesan cheese. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.9, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 853.4, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 10, Protein 25.1
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes: This will give your dish the best flavor.
- Choose a good quality feta cheese: A creamy, flavorful feta will make a big difference.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Cook it al dente so that it still has a slight bite.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh basil or oregano will add a pop of flavor to your dish.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Tomato feta bow ties are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The combination of sweet tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and flavorful herbs makes for a satisfying and flavorful dish. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily adapt it to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add some cooked chicken or shrimp for a protein boost, or you can use a different type of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
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