When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the irresistible combination of cheese, pasta, and a flavorful sauce. The "four cheese bow tie bake" is one such dish that embodies the essence of cheesy goodness. This delectable casserole features succulent bow tie pasta coated in a luscious four-cheese sauce, creating a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and warms the soul. In this article, we'll guide you through the art of crafting the perfect "four cheese bow tie bake," ensuring you have all the essential tips and tricks to elevate this dish to its full potential.
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FOUR-CHEESE BOW TIES
With its red tomatoes and green parsley, this dish always looks beautiful on a holiday buffet. My daughter-in-law shared the recipe from her family, and it's now a favorite with our family, too.-Mary Farney, Normal, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 1-1/4 cups juice; set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved tomato juice. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Drain pasta; add the sauce and reserved tomatoes. Stir in cheeses and parsley. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SUNNY'S EASY RANCH BOWTIE CHIPS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well and put into a large bowl. Drizzle the pasta with the olive oil to lightly coat. Sprinkle with the ranch seasoning, Parmesan and red chili flakes and toss to coat well.
- Spread the seasoned pasta into one layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the pasta is crispy and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
FOUR-CHEESE BAKED BOW TIES
Categories Pasta Tomato Appetizer Bake Blue Cheese Mozzarella Winter Parsley Fontina Gourmet
Yield Serves 6 as an entrée
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. and butter a 3-to 4-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.
- In a heavy saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk and reserved tomato juice in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Stir in tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- In a kettle of salted boiling water cook pasta until just al dente, about 8 minutes, and drain well.
- In a bowl stir together pasta, sauce, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Fontina, 1 cup Romano, and parsley and transfer to prepared dish. Sprinkle pasta with remaining 1/3 cup Romano.
- Bake bow ties in middle of oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling, and let stand 10 minutes before servings.
BAKED BOW TIES AND CHEESE
From the back of the pasta box. We have made this a few times; anything with cheese and ham my family eats it up!!
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to box directions.
- In medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter.
- Stir in flour and mustard.
- Gradually add milk; cook and stir until mixture bubbles.
- Remove from heat, add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted.
- Stir in pasta, ham and corn.
- Spoon into greased 13x9 baking dish.
- Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.9, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 177.9, Sodium 671.1, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 39.1
BAKED BOW-TIE PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA
This family-friendly pasta dish made with bow-tie pasta, chicken sausage, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan is absolutely batty. It comes together it under one hour, so you can get dinner on the table in a flash before trick-or-treating begins.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, oregano, and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring and breaking up tomatoes until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt.
- Add pasta, sausage, and half the mozzarella; toss to combine. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until bubbly and top is lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
ITALIAN BOW TIE BAKE
Served with a green salad and garlic bread, this is the easiest dinner I prepare for my family. They love the four-ingredient main dish and think I worked on it for hours. They don't even miss the meat! -Lisa Blackwell Henderson, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine spaghetti sauce and salad dressing mix. Add pasta; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
Classic comfort food that I have been making for years but can't remember where the recipe originally came from. Wanted to post it so I wouldn't lose it!
Provided by Christine Foley Wanner
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic to ground beef; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce into ground beef-vegetable mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Cook on low until liquid is reduced and flavors have blended, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Spoon cream of mushroom soup over bow-tie pasta; top with ground beef-tomato mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1028.1 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
HAM AND CHEESE BOWTIES
This is like homemade macaroni and cheese but with the fun bow tie pasta and hearty ham. While this makes perfect use of leftover ham, there usually aren't any leftovers when I serve this! My family gobbles it right up.
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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 saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham.
- Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 863.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your dish a more complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Asiago.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Add some vegetables to your dish. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful. Some good options include broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many ways to make this dish your own. Try adding different spices, herbs, or toppings.
Conclusion:
Four cheese bow-tie bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover pasta and cheese, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elegant dish for a special occasion, four cheese bow-tie bake is sure to please everyone at the table.
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