Bow Tie Noodles Recipes

BOW-TIE SKILLET ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until deep golden brown on both sides and done in the middle. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add the minced garlic. Cook the garlic for 1 minute, then pour in the broth. Let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• Next, add the half-and-half, cream and some salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan, whisking constantly until it's all combined. Allow the liquid to heat up and thicken for a few minutes. If it gets too thick, you may thin it with a little chicken broth.
• When the sauce looks good, remove it from the heat. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the grape tomatoes, spinach and pasta. Toss, taste, adjust the seasoning, top with minced parsley and serve immediately in the skillet!

BOW TIE NOODLES

Steps:

• Put the flour into a food processor and put the eggs and yolks on top. Pulse until mixed, then slowly add 2 to 4 tablespoons water until the dough thickens. Remove and form into a ball. Wrap in plastic and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Roll out the dough as thin as possible on a well-floured surface. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares. Form into bow ties by gently folding the squares and pinching them in the middle. Let the noodles dry on a floured board or sheet pan for 3 hours, then keep in the refrigerator, between layers of waxed paper in sealable plastic bags, until ready to use, up to 3 days. (Or store in freezer for up to 3 months.)
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and serve with kasha varnishkes (see recipe).

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA

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.

BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente and drain. Set aside.
• While pasta is cooking heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
• Pour in can of diced tomatoes with sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
• Pour in heavy cream and reduce heat to low.
• Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and stir to melt. Taste and adjust seasonings. It may need more sugar and/or salt, depending how acidic your tomatoes were.
• Add hot pasta and stir to coat in sauce. Add chopped basil and stir.
• Serve immediately.

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Turn Instant Pot (IP) to the "Saute" mode and allow it to heat until it reads "HOT"!
• Add butter or olive oil to IP and allow to melt, then toss in chopped mushrooms and saute until soft, a few minutes. Turn off IP.
• Pour in broth (or water), scraping the bottom of the pan to release any bits, this is called deglazing the pan.
• Add garlic, pepper, onion powder, heavy cream and Prosecco, give it all a quick stir.
• Pour in bow tie pasta, pressing down lightly with wooden spoon until evenly distributed and most of it is under liquid.
• Close IP lid, lock and secure (close vent) and set to Manual/Pressure Cook for 4 minutes. It takes about 5 minutes to come to pressure, allow for a 4-5 minute natural release (longer if at altitude), then release the rest of the steam, carefully.
• Stir in sundried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, the sauce will thicken as it cools. If desired, sprinkle with some chopped Italian parsley or fresh basil.
• I do not recommend freezing a cream based recipe like this, but this does store well in the fridge up to 7 days. See below for reheating instructions.
• This recipe may be doubled, if making in the instant pot, if too watery when you release the pressure, simply turn IP to simmer and stir until desired thickness.

LASAGNA STYLE BOW-TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Grease 8x8 square baking dish.
• In large pot boil 4 qts water and partially cook pasta for half of the directed time.
• In large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and saute 1 minute.
• Stir in beef or turkey and cook until lightly browned about 3 minutes.
• Add spaghetti sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and partially cover the skillet.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• In small bowl mix ricotta or cottage cheese with egg and Parmesan.
• Drain the pasta throughly.
• Layer half the pasta in the pan.
• Spoon cheese mixture over the pasta.
• Spoon half the meat mixture over the cheese.
• Sprinkle with half the mozzarella.
• Make another layer with the remaining pasta, then the meat then the mozzarela.
• Cover pan with foil, spraying the inside facing the cheese with pam.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for another 8-10 minutes or until heated through.

BAKED BOW-TIE PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA

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.

BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage links according to package directions; drain and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
• In the same skillet, heat oil and sauté zucchini, tomatoes, onion and garlic until tender. Add sausage, stir until heated through. Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Season to taste and serve.