Easy Bowtie Pasta Recipe
A creamy Bowtie Pasta Recipe made with Parmesan, garlic, and a rich sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it's quick, easy, and full of flavor.
Print Pin Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
- 1 Colander For draining pasta
- 1 Large skillet For making sauce
- 1 Wooden spoon For stirring sauce
- 1 Cheese grater For Parmesan
- 1 Measuring cups For liquids
- 1 Measuring spoons For seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bowtie pasta farfalle
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- ½ cup Reserved pasta water
- Salt To taste
- Black pepper To taste
- Fresh basil leaves For garnish
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes,halved Optional
- 2 cups Baby spinach Optional
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt.
- Cook bowtie pasta until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in butter until melted.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- If too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, if using.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg