Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where you'll embark on a flavorful journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate "Four Cheese Bow Ties." Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we explore a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more. From the creamy richness of four distinct cheeses to the delicate touch of pasta, this dish promises to be a masterpiece that will elevate your dining experience. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and get ready to unveil the magic behind this extraordinary pasta creation.
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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.
FOUR-CHEESE BOW TIE BAKE
This delicious casserole goes a long way when served as a side dish, but also makes a satisfying no-meat main dish. It can be frozen, so it's great to divide in half and freeze for a future quick meal.
Provided by shelbyrose
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, drain tomatoes; RESERVING THE JUICE; set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Gradually add in milk and reserved juice.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, sauce and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in the cheeses and parsley; toss gently to coat.
- Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
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.
CHEESY BOW TIES WITH BROCCOLI AND MOZZARELLA SKEWERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, then drain and set aside (reserve the pot).
- Meanwhile, toss the broccoli on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the parmesan and garlic. Transfer to the oven and roast until the broccoli is slightly charred and the cheese starts browning, about 12 minutes.
- Melt the butter in the reserved pasta pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour; cook, whisking, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the mustard and milk and cook, whisking occasionally, until thick and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar and season with salt and pepper; continue cooking until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 more minutes. Stir in the pasta until coated and warmed through, about 1 minute.
- Thread the mozzarella and tomatoes onto 8 small skewers. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the pasta and broccoli.
CREAMY SAUSAGE & BOW TIES
Just a few ingredients deliciously jazz up a package of noodles for this speedy supper. I stumbled across the recipe when I was running late for dinner. My kids love it! -Linda Nilson, Melrose Park, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare pasta mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage; drain. Add the peas and pasta. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
EASY CHEESY BEEF AND BOW TIES
I found this recipe in the 2004 Pillsbury " Back To School " Hamburger Cookbook. Now after preparing the recipe, I did a taste test and deciding it needed some " perking up " I added a couple of additional ingredients which made a big difference.Posted to Food.com ( a.k.a. " ZAAR " ) on August 7th.,2012
Provided by Chef shapeweaver
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions,drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking,in a nonstick skillet over medium heat,add ground beef and sprinkle with seasoned salt and garlic powder cook until meat is no longer pink.
- Drain and return to skillet.
- Take 2 tablespoons of onions and set aside for garnish;add remaining onions,soup,and salsa into beef, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta,red pepper flakes and oregano and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through,stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with cheese, cook until just melted and sprinkle with remaining onion.
- Sprinkle with reserved onion( I just added the onion to each serving,and also sprinkled extra cheese on each serving.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 94.6, Sodium 996.8, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4, Protein 31.2
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:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of cheeses that melt well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and ricotta.
- To make the sauce more flavorful, add a variety of seasonings, such as garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.
- If you don't have bow-tie pasta, you can use any other type of short pasta, such as penne, macaroni, or shells.
- To make the dish more colorful, add some chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- If you're short on time, you can use a jarred Alfredo sauce instead of making your own.
Conclusion:
This four-cheese bow-tie pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover cheese. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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