Broccoli Bowtie Pasta Salad Recipes

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, GARLIC, AND LEMON

Steps:

• Warm olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Slowly cook garlic in oil until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Be very careful not to burn garlic. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. About 5 minutes before pasta is done, drop broccoli into the pasta water. Continue to cook until pasta is cooked and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain.
• Toss pasta, broccoli, and lemon sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI BOWTIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain.
• Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red onion, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
• Add broccoli, pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat. Cover and chill 3 hours. Stir bacon and pecans into salad just before serving.

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
• Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
• Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.

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.

BOW-TIE BROCCOLI SLAW SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pasta, slaw, cranberries and onions in large bowl.
• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar until blended. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with nuts before serving.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain completely.
• Steam broccoli until fork tender, drain completely.
• Cut tomatoes in half.
• In skillet over medium heat melt butter in olive oil.
• Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Put the prepared pasta in skillet and toss to coat.
• Add the tomatoes and toss for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and toss 1-2 minutes.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with Grated Parmensa Cheese.

TANGY BROCCOLI-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add onions, peppers and bacon; mix lightly.
• Mix mayo and sugar until blended. Add to salad; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• Add broccoli to the cooking water of the pasta during the last 4 minutes of the pasta cooking time.
• Drain pasta and broccoli.
• Toss chicken, tomatoes, dressing, monterey and cheddar cheese together in a large salad bowl.
• Add pasta mixture; mixing lightly.
• Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.

PASTA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems; separate florets into small pieces using tip of paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems; finely chop stems.
• In large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, onion, vinegar and salt with whisk. Add broccoli fl orets and stems, grapes and hot cooked pasta; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours.
• Sprinkle pecans in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
• Just before serving, stir pecans and bacon into salad. Sprinkle with pepper.