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Basil Bow-tie Pasta

20 mins

4-6 servings

What you are creating

Summer salads are my favorite way to take the stress out of cooking, especially when the weather gets warmer.

In season herbs jazz up any salad including my basil bow-tie pasta salad.

Directions:

  1. Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.

  2. Add bow-tie pasta to boiling water. Stir gently.

  3. Return to boil. For al dente pasta, boil uncovered for 11 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat and drain.

  5. Allow pasta too cool.

  6. Toss with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and grilled chicken pieces.

  7. Add cherry tomatoes and lettuce.

  8. Toss with Caesar dressing.​

Variations:

  1. You can also serve hot as a main dish:

  2. Cook pasta as directed above. Remove from heat and drain.

  3. Toss with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.

  4. Cut the grilled chicken into bite sized pieces and toss with pasta.

  5. Serve immediately.

Ingredients
  • 2-4 grilled chicken breasts

  • 1 package Bow-Tie pasta

  • Fresh basil

  • 1/2 to 1 cup Parmesan cheese

  • Regular or light Caesar dressing

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Tags:

Basil Bowtie Pasta, Bowtie Pasta, Pasta, Quick Side Dishes, Basil Pasta, Bowtie Pasta Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Savory

Categories:

Main Dish, Savory, Italian, Pasta, Cooking, Side Dish

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