Creamy Bowtie Pasta with Parmesan Delight
This creamy bowtie pasta comes together in just 20 minutes and delivers restaurant-worthy flavor with simple ingredients like garlic, tomatoes, heavy cream, and fresh basil. It's comforting, customizable, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Colander
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- bow tie pasta (farfalle) cooked until al dente and drained
- olive oil
- garlic minced
- canned diced tomatoes use petite diced for smoother texture
- sugar to balance tomato acidity
- salt and pepper to taste
- heavy cream
- parmesan cheese hand-grated
- fresh basil leaves chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add canned diced tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to soften the tomatoes.
- Reduce heat to low. Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss gently until fully coated.
- Stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving. Serve hot and top with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Freshly grated parmesan melts best. For a richer version, add grilled chicken or sausage. For lighter fare, add spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 13gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg
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