Bow Ties with Pesto, Feta, and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Bow Ties with Pesto, Feta, and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound bow tie pasta (farfalle); 1 recipe pesto (following); 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 5 big handfuls washed and dried basil leaves (about 2 hefty bunches); 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts; 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino cheese; Juice of 1 small lemon; 3-4 good pinches salt; About 20 grinds freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound bow tie pasta (farfalle)
1 recipe pesto (following)
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 big handfuls washed and dried basil leaves (about 2 hefty bunches)
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino cheese
Juice of 1 small lemon
3-4 good pinches salt
About 20 grinds freshly ground black pepper

1
To make the pesto: Place all ingredients with a half cup of the oil in a blender and blend.
2
Gradually add the remaining quarter cup of oil until pesto is thick and smooth.
3
To make the pasta: Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil.
4
Stir in the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes.
5
Drain the pasta and run it under cold water just until it stops steaming.
6
Bounce the pasta around to get rid of as much water as you can.
7
Dump the pasta into a large serving bowl.
8
Stir in the pesto until the pasta is coated.
9
Toss in the cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta.
10
Taste the salad and season it as you like with salt and pepper.
11
You can make the salad up to about an hour before you serve it.
12
Check out the salt and pepper just before you serve the salad.
13
If its looking a little dry, add some olive oil and stir it around.

1189

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 pound bow tie pasta (farfalle), 1 recipe pesto (following), 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved, and more.

Yes, Bow Ties with Pesto, Feta, and Cherry Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!