Bow Ties With Amaretti Recipes

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Turn Instant Pot (IP) to the "Saute" mode and allow it to heat until it reads "HOT"!
• Add butter or olive oil to IP and allow to melt, then toss in chopped mushrooms and saute until soft, a few minutes. Turn off IP.
• Pour in broth (or water), scraping the bottom of the pan to release any bits, this is called deglazing the pan.
• Add garlic, pepper, onion powder, heavy cream and Prosecco, give it all a quick stir.
• Pour in bow tie pasta, pressing down lightly with wooden spoon until evenly distributed and most of it is under liquid.
• Close IP lid, lock and secure (close vent) and set to Manual/Pressure Cook for 4 minutes. It takes about 5 minutes to come to pressure, allow for a 4-5 minute natural release (longer if at altitude), then release the rest of the steam, carefully.
• Stir in sundried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, the sauce will thicken as it cools. If desired, sprinkle with some chopped Italian parsley or fresh basil.
• I do not recommend freezing a cream based recipe like this, but this does store well in the fridge up to 7 days. See below for reheating instructions.
• This recipe may be doubled, if making in the instant pot, if too watery when you release the pressure, simply turn IP to simmer and stir until desired thickness.

BOW TIES WITH AMARETTI

Steps:

• 1 Bring at least 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, then the pasta. Stir well. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is al dente, tender yet still firm to the bite. Set aside some of the cooking water. Drain the pasta. 2 Place the butter in a large warm serving bowl. Add the pasta and toss it with the cookie crumbs and raisins. Add the cheese and toss again. Add a little of the cooking water if the pasta seems dry. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SPRINGTIME BOW TIES WITH HAM AND ASIAGO

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes. Add asparagus; boil until crisp-tender and pasta is tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes longer. Drain pasta and asparagus in colander.
• Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham and cook until just brown, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream; bring to simmer. Stir in cheese and 3/4 cup green onions. Add pasta and asparagus and toss with sauce to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup onions and serve.