Bowtie Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Bowtie Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz Farafelle or bow tie pasta; 6 sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil) chopped; 2 cloves garlic (crushed); 4 tsp pine nuts; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp grated parmesian cheese; fresh ground black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock; 2 small leeks - white portion only, thinly sliced; 2 small zucchini, julienne; 2 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted; 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, minced; 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

Servings: persons

8 oz Farafelle or bow tie pasta
6 sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil) chopped
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
4 tsp pine nuts
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp grated parmesian cheese
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 small leeks - white portion only, thinly sliced
2 small zucchini, julienne
2 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted
2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, minced
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

1
Cook pasta accoding to package directions.
2
While pasta is cooking, combine tomatoes and next 6 ingredients in food processor. Process untill smooth.
3
Drain pasta, and place in a bowl. Add the tomato sauce and set aside to cool.
4
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5
Lightly toast the pine nuts and set aside.
6
Put stock and leeks in nonstick pan and cook on medium heat 5 minutes, until leeks are softened. Add zucchini and cook 1 minute.
7
Remove from heat, drain, and cool.
8
Combine above with basil, parsley, and pine nuts.
9
Add to psta and toss.
10
Chill and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz Farafelle or bow tie pasta, 6 sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil) chopped, 2 cloves garlic (crushed), 4 tsp pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Bowtie Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bowtie Pasta Salad

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