Embark on a culinary adventure with bow tie pasta, a versatile and delightful pasta shape that beckons you to explore a world of flavors and textures. From simple yet satisfying weekday meals to elaborate dinner party centerpieces, bow tie pasta offers a canvas for creativity that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a decadent and indulgent feast, this guide will unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect bow tie pasta dish that will leave your family and friends begging for seconds.
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CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA
Add a little zip to your meal with this saucy pasta dish. It's an excellent accompaniment with almost any meat or seafood. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD
My aunt and mom created this recipe. It is a family favorite and a great item to bring to picnics and potlucks.
Provided by Alley
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 3h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
- Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
- Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 484 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA
Easy and delicious chicken and bow-tie pasta with a white cream sauce.
Provided by Cooking Mama
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in a saucepan, and add water to cover. Boil 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then pull meat into shreds.
- 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.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth, red pepper, garlic, broccoli, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in cream cheese until smooth. Mix in chicken and pasta until evenly coated. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 894.1 calories, Carbohydrate 76.3 g, Cholesterol 183.7 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Sodium 1721.9 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
PARMESAN BOW TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN
On lazy summer weekends, we like chicken and yellow squash tossed with bow tie pasta. Add extra fresh grated Parmesan for a Sunday touch. -Sarah Smiley, Bangor, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; remove from pan. In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add squash; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat., In a small saucepan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and the remaining salt and pepper., Drain pasta; return to pot. Add chicken, squash and sauce; heat through, stirring to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SWEET PEPPERS
Yummy dish that is super fast to put together. My husband loves this dish! This is great with a tossed salad! Enjoy!
Provided by KSUDA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
- While pasta is cooking, cook sausage and peppers in large skillet over medium heat until sausage is brown and juices run clear. Drain sausage mixture and return it to the pan. Pour in the broth, season with black pepper and bring to a boil.
- Toss pasta with sausage sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1048 mg, Sugar 4 g
GRILLED CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 minutes; drain.
- Toss chicken pieces, tomatoes, pepper, cheese, olives and dressing together in a large bowl.
- Add pasta and broccoli, toss lightly.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
BLT BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
This is one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes. I first tried it at a family reunion, and it's become one of my husband's favorite dinners. Sometimes, we leave out the chicken and serve it as a side dish instead. -Jennifer Madsen, Rexburg, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. , In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AWESOME BOW TIE PASTA
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
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
LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP WITH BOW TIE PASTA
This is my favorite way to make shrimp because using the marinade in the sauce carries the shrimp flavor through the entire dish. Wine, garlic and lemon are the main flavors, but with a slight kick. You can skip flouring the shrimp if you want, and go straight to frying them, but you might want to thicken your sauce with a little cornstarch. I like serving these with a nice juicy, grilled rib-eye, but it could also be a main dish. Prep time includes time to marinate shrimp.
Provided by Tee Lee
Categories Lemon
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium bowl or large plastic zip-tip bag, combine all marinade ingredients, mix well, add shrimp and let sit 20-30 minutes, stirring or flipping bag occasionally.
- When shrimp are almost done marinating, start cooking the pasta accoring to directions on the package.
- Meanwhile, combine flour and paprika (if using) on a large plate or in a large plastic zip-top bag, lightly coat shrimp with flour mixture.
- Reserve the marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. (The flour coating may not be crispy, but that okay, most of it will come off of the shrimp and thicken the pasta sauce.).
- Set cooked shrimp aside.
- Add butter and marinade to pan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Return shrimp to pan, stir well, reduce heat to medium, and add milk.
- Stirring well, cook about 3-4 minutes or until sauce has thickened. (If you don't use the flour, you may want to thicken now with a cornstarch and water mixture).
- Add parmesan cheese and parsley, stir to combine.
- Add cooked pasta and stir well to completely coat with sauce.
- Serve hot.
BOW TIE PASTA (FARFALLE) PUTTANESCA WITH ROASTED PEPPERS
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, capers, and anchovy paste. Mix the olives, yellow pepper, red pepper, and arugula with the pasta. Toss with the olive oil and anchovy mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on platter with shaved Parmesan cheese.
- Roasting Peppers - cut peppers in half lengthwise through the stem. Remove the stem, core, and seeds. Place skin side up on a cooking sheet and place under broiler. Cook until skins are charred, about 4 minutes. Place charred peppers in a plastic zip-lock bag until c
ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS WITH BOW TIE PASTA
I just threw this together one night with ingredients I had on hand. We loved the flavor and it's now a favorite after work meal.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute onion, peppers and pepper flakes in olive oil until onions start to brown.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Set aside.
- Prick sausage links with a fork.
- Saute in skillet with a little olive oil over medium heat until brown.
- Add wine vinegar and canned tomatoes (with liquid).
- Add the sautéed vegetable mixture.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile cook pasta al dente.
- Add cooked pasta to sausage and pepper mixture.
- Stir and serve.
BOW TIE PASTA WITH PESTO, FETA & CHERRY TOMATOES
This is a delicious summertime recipe. You can make the salad up to about 1 hour before you serve it. If the salad looks a little dry, add a little olive oil before serving.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the pesto, place all ingredients with ½ cup of the oil in a blender and blend.
- Gradually drizzle in the remaining ¼ cup of oil until pesto is thick and smooth.
- This will make about 1 1/2 cups pesto.
- For the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Stir in the bow ties and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and run it under cold water just until it stops steaming.
- Bounce the pasta around to get rid of as much water as you can.
- Dump the pasta into a large serving bowl.
- Stir in the pesto until the pasta is coated.
- Toss in the cherry tomatoes and the crumbled feta.
- Taste the salad and season it as you like with salt and pepper.
- You can make the salad up to about 1 hour before you serve it.
- If the salad looks a little dry, add some olive oil prior to serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1078.2, Fat 68.8, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 140.1, Sodium 637.5, Carbohydrate 89.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 29.4
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD
From Kraft foods with some modifications. A nice main meal salad. This can be made ahead and served chilled as a cold salad or made and served immediately as a hot salad. I prefer the hot salad. (Kraft recommends using 6 oz of their grilled chicken strips but I prefer fresh chicken over packaged - use what you are most comfortable serving). ***Update*** Based on the review I wanted to let you know what I took out of the original recipe - it called for 1/2 c sliced olives. I was thinking if you want a really strong flavor - try a very Zesty Italian Dressing or saute your chicken with garlic and add chopped onions to the final dish. Maybe that would perk it up for those that like things a bit spicier. The original way is a method in which my kids will eat it but I understand how adults may want a bit more zing.***
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Vegetable
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- Add broccoli to the cooking water of the pasta during the last 4 minutes of the pasta cooking time.
- Drain pasta and broccoli.
- Toss chicken, tomatoes, dressing, monterey and cheddar cheese together in a large salad bowl.
- Add pasta mixture; mixing lightly.
- Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese.
SAUSAGE STIR FRY WITH BOW TIE PASTA
This is a quick and easy recipe that combines the sweet and smokey flavor of Kielbasa or Polish sausage with fresh sauteed vegetables and a tangy tomato sauce served over bow-tie pasta. My kids love it!
Provided by Dawn P.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook and stir sausage slices in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate using a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- Heat oil in the same skillet used for sausage over medium heat; cook and stir onion, zucchini, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Add cooked sausage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to vegetable mixture; cook until sauce and sausage are heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir pasta into sauce and mix well; top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.3 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1413.3 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
BOW TIE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ASPARAGUS
I'm typically not a lover of asparagus mixed with pasta but in this dish, IT ROCKS! My family appreciates a drier pasta so if yours likes things a bit saucier you may want to double the EVOO/butter to get it to your consistency. I usually love broccoli mixed in a pasta like this but the asparagus is by far the better choice!
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat pan with olive oil and butter. Once butter melts, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add sausage, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, asparagus and black pepper, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender, but crispy.
- Sprinkle cheese over sausage mixture and mix well.
- Pour over hot farfalle pasta. Toss to coat. Add salt if needed.
FARFALLE (BOW TIE) PASTA WITH CHICKEN & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
This is from a local restaurant called La Costa. It is a very creamy, flavourful pasta dish that is simple to make and a delight to serve. Guests will rave about it.
Provided by Just Call Me Martha
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the chicken, onions, sundried tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano and garlic.
- Sauté until chicken is almost cooked.
- Add the whipping cream and parmesan cheese.
- Continue to simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- In large pot, bring water to boil and cook pasta until al dente.
- Drain.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce.
- Place in individual pasta bowls.
- Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and black pepper.
CHICKEN BOW TIE PASTA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Chicken Bow Tie Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LizCl
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter.
- Combine chicken, onion, salt, soups and bow tie pasta and mix well.
- Put into a 9 X 13 inch casserole.
- Combine crackers, 3 tbsps. butter and sour cream and mix well. Spread over chicken mixture. The mixture will be very thick.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Bow Tie Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Denise in NH
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 27m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Toss tomatoes, cucumber,black olives, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt and pepper.
- In large bowl, gently toss the pasta with the tomato mixture and Mozzarella cheese.
- Chill for 2-3 hours so flavors can blend.
SPICY CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
Lasso bold southwestern flavor for this pasta dish with preseasoned frozen chicken strips, canned green chiles, and taco-flavored cheese.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
- Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, combine mayonnaise and green chiles; mix well. Add chicken, tomatoes, bell pepper and cheese.
- Add cooked pasta to chicken mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 7 g
BOW TIE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, TOMATOES & CREAM
I found the best chicken & spinach sausage and we love bow tie pasta and I came up with this recipe. You can substitute any sausage and use frozen chopped spinach if you like.You can also substitute cream.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In stockpot add water and 1 tblsp olive oil.
- When boiling, add pasta.
- In frying pan, add 2 tblsp olive oil, add sausages, chopped onion, garlic italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar. Saute until onion, sausages and garlic start to brown.
- Turn heat to simmer.
- In separate bowl, add tomato soup, basil and half and half. Wisk to mix.
- Cook pasta until ala dente, about 10 -12 minutes. Drain in colandar. Save 1 cup water.
- Add margarine back into stockpot, add saved water, add drained pasta,toss to mix and kept on warm heat.
- Add salt and white pepper.
- Add tomato cream mixture to frying pan and mix, do not boil, low heat until everything is hot.
- Pour over hot pasta. Toss to mix.Pile in a large pasta bowl and serve.
- Pass the preferred cheese as individual topping for each serving.
- Note: The chicken spinach sausage is located in major national chains, this sausage contains asaigo cheese and spices. in it.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your bow tie pasta dish.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking pasta, be sure to use a large enough pot so that the pasta has plenty of room to move around. Overcrowding the pot will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
- Add salt to the cooking water: Salting the cooking water helps to flavor the pasta and prevent it from sticking together.
- Use a variety of sauces: Bow tie pasta is a versatile pasta that can be served with a variety of sauces. Try different sauces to find your favorite.
- Get creative with your toppings: You can top your bow tie pasta with a variety of ingredients, such as grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, or crumbled bacon.
Conclusion:
Bow tie pasta is a delicious and versatile pasta that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its unique shape and texture, bow tie pasta is perfect for salads, soups, and casseroles. It is also a great choice for pasta dishes with creamy or chunky sauces. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, bow tie pasta is a great option.
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