Farfalle And Pesto Salad Recipes

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
• In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

FARFALLE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine the peppers, onion, peas, scallions, and olives in a bowl. Reserve.
• 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with the olive oil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Remove the pasta to a bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
• 3. Add the pesto and reserved vegetables to the pasta; toss to combine. Toss with cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let it rest at room temperature. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Add more pesto and hot water to thin if necessary.

FARFALLE PASTA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI PESTO

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan boil broccoli florets with enough water to cover. Approximately 5 minutes. Remove florets with a slotted spoon and place on a plate to cool. Reserve the water to cook pasta in.
• In a food processor, pulse broccoli, parsley, 2 tablespoons pistachios, parmesan cheese and dressing until finely chopped and combined; approximately 30 seconds.
• Cook farfalle pasta according to package. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water. Drain and return pasta to the pot.
• Over low heat, add the pesto and chopped peppers to the pot and ¼ cup of reserved water. Toss to combine. Add more water to thin out pesto if necessary. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until sweet peppers begin to soften.
• Serve with a baby arugula salad dressed with remaining Italian dressing. Sprinkle with remaining pistachios.

FARFALLE AND PESTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta.
• Drain, reserving a couple tablespoons of cooking water.
• Keep the pasta warm.
• Coordinate the cooking so the potatoes are ready at the same time.
• They will probably need to boil in a separate pan of water for 15 minutes.
• Drain.
• Cut the beans in half and boil them in salted water for two minutes.
• Drain.
• While the beans, potatoes and pasta are cooking, tip the pesto into a bowl large enough to hold the finished salad.
• Mix the garlic into the pesto, along with the olive oil and the two tablespoons cooking water.
• Put the pasta, potatoes and beans into the bowl.
• Toss and serve.

FARFALLE WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.
• In a food processor or blender, process the pine nuts, garlic and basil leaves until finely chopped.
• With the processor running, pour in the olive oil until combined.
• Add the cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Toss the pesto with the pasta.
• Mix in the peas, cucumber and green onions.
• Serve garnished with basil leaves.