Zucchini With Bow Tie Pasta Recipes

BOW TIE PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; drain reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Saute zucchini in hot oil over medium heat until golden around edges; add salt and pepper to taste; add pasta and saute for 3 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat; stir in cheese and enough of the reserved cooking water to make a sauce; add tomato and basil; adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI WITH BOW-TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until 'al dente'; 8 - 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the courgette by peeling into thin strips using a vegetable peeler. Heat the oil in a large saute pan set over a medium heat until hot.
• Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds. Add the courgette and continue to fry for a further 3 - 4 minutes until softened.
• Drain the pasta, reserving half a cup of the cooking liquid, and add to the courgette. Toss well, loosening with a little of the cooking liquid.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the pasta into bowls and garnish with the yeast, thyme, and saffron threads on top.

SUMMER SQUASH PASTA SALAD WITH CHIMICHURRI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the chimichurri vinaigrette: With the motor running, drop the garlic cloves through the food chute of a food processor and pulse until minced. Remove the lid and add the parsley, olive oil, oregano, vinegar, lemon juice and crushed red pepper. Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set the vinaigrette aside.
• For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 11 minutes, adding the zucchini and summer squash during the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain, then run under cold water to cool the pasta and squash. Drain again, then transfer the pasta and squash to a serving bowl.
• Add the tomatoes and vinaigrette. Add the feta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with additional parsley.

JOHNSONVILLE® SAUSAGE BOWTIE PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage links according to package directions; drain and cut into In a large skillet, cook sausage links according to package directions; drain and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In the same skillet, heat oil and saute zucchini, tomatoes, onion and garlic until tender. Add sausage, stir until heated through. Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Season to taste and serve.