Best Bow Tie Pasta With Corn And Cilantro Recipes

COLD SOUTHWESTERN BOW TIE PASTA

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An easy pasta salad bursting with flavor. It is fantastic for your next potluck. But bring a lot, it goes fast!

Provided by veithk

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (9 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
2 green onions, sliced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing to coat. Gently mix avocados into bean mixture; fold bow tie pasta into the salad. Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 415.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BOW TIE PASTA WITH CORN AND CILANTRO

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I got this recipe from the newspaper, but instead of using ravioli, I used bow tie pasta and to me, I came out better. My own special touch with also adding frest avocados on top of the pasta when it was served.

Provided by Chef Yolie

Categories Healthy

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

9 ounces bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (11 ounce) can whole mexicorn whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh sliced avocado, slices

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package.
Drain, Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add garlic: cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add corn and salt: Cook until throughly heated, stirring occasionally. Add cooked pasta, toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro and add more salt and pepper to your taste.
When it, is served add fresh slices of avocado.
Delicious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.4, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 216, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 15.4