Best Bow Ties With Tomatoes Feta And Balsamic Dressing Recipes

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AWESOME BOW TIE PASTA



Awesome Bow Tie Pasta image

A delicious pasta salad for salad or side dish that's not heavy, but delightful! Substitute halved grape tomatoes for the diced tomato for variety. This is great for if you need a fast pasta dish, but refrigerate 1 to 2 hours for more blended flavors. Optional: Add sliced black olives.

Provided by Kim Samuels

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
2 green onions, chopped
1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped fresh tomato

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in ice water until cool.
  • Toss pasta with onion, feta, balsamic, olive oil and tomato. Serve immediately or chill 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

BOW TIE PASTA WITH FETA, PINE NUTS AND TOMATOES



Bow Tie Pasta With Feta, Pine Nuts and Tomatoes image

This is easy, light and delicious! I served it with sauteed spinch with al ittle garlic and lemon. Wonderful!

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb bow tie pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat water and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet, over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute, but do not let brown.
  • Add toasted pine nuts.
  • Add spices and stir.
  • Add tomatoes and olives and saute for about 3 minutes, until heated through and softened.
  • Pour sauce over pasta and top with Feta cheese.
  • Cover for a minute so cheese and flavors meld.

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