Best Bow Ties With Peas Lemon And Mint Recipes

BOW TIES WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

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The name may sound fancy, but this pasta dish is comforting and simple to prepare. Add a mixed green salad to make it a complete meal for any occasion. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 package (16 ounces) bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and lemon pepper. Add cheese sauce, sausage and spinach to hot pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BOW TIES WITH PEAS, LEMON, AND MINT

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Categories Milk/Cream Citrus Dairy Herb Pasta Vegetable Side Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Lemon Mint Pea Summer Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine or vermouth
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup cooked fresh peas or thawed frozen
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound bow-tie pasta
1/4 cup julienne strips fresh mint leaves

Steps:

In a saucepan cook shallot in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Add lemon juice and wine or vermouth and boil liquid until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in broth and boil liquid until reduced to 3/4 cup. Add cream and boil liquid until reduce to 3/4 cup. Stir in peas, zest, and Parmesan and cook sauce until peas are heated through.
While sauce is cooking, in a kettle of salted boiling water cook pasta until al dente and drain well. In a serving bowl toss pasta with sauce and mint.