Bon Appetit!

Bow Tie Pasta with Broccoli and Ham

2 cups uncooked Bow Tie Pasta
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
10 oz of Alfredo sauce (refrigerated, mix or home made)
2 cups (about 3/4 pound) diced cooked ham
4 oz of canned mushroom pieces and stems

Cook pasta in boiling water for 10-12 minutes adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return the pasta a broccoli to the pot.

Add prepared Alfredo sauce, ham and mushrooms over low heat until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

Serve topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

Linguini with Pesto

2 lb Linguini
5 cups fresh basil
10 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil

Combine all ingredients except the linguini in blender until smooth.

Add dry linguini to boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender but firm. Drain, leaving linguini in colander.

Add basil mixture to the empty pot heating until it thins. If you prefer a thinner pesto add additional olive oil. If you would like a creamy pesto, slowly add heavy cream stirring until you reach the desired consistency.

Toss sauce with linguini, top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve.