Beef And Bowtie Alfredo Food

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!

BEEF AND PASTA ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook penne to desired doneness, drain and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, brown ground beef in large skillet over medium high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently.
• Drain.
• Stir in onions and sauce.
• Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly.
• Add cooked penne, tomatoes and basil;cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
• If desired, add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

BOW TIE PASTA AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease 2-quart casserole dish.
• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Add broccoli during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
• In greased casserole dish, combine cooked pasta and broccoli with all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Uncover casserole; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is light golden brown.
• Take out and serve.

BEEF AND BOWS ALFREDO

Steps:

• Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Sauté steak over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your liking (keeping in mind that steak will continue to cook slightly once removed from the heat). Keeping skillet hot, transfer steak to a cutting board and allow to rest for about 10 minutes (this allows the juices to settle into the meat so they are not lost in cutting). Cut steak across the grain into thin slices.
• Add peppers and mushrooms to hot skillet. Sauté until tender (3-5 minutes).
• Add slices steak, cooked pasta, asparagus and alfredo sauce to cooked peppers and mushrooms. Cook until evenly heated (approx. 2-3 minutes), stirring constantly, taking care not to boil it.
• Season with pepper. Top each serving with parmesan (if using).

BOW TIES ALFREDO WITH HAM AND PEAS (OR BROCCOLI)

Steps:

• Bring large of lightly salted water to boiling.
• Add pasta; cook 12 minutes or until firm but tender.
• Add peas for last 3 minutes of cooking.
• Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water; drain water.
• Meanwhile, shake together flour and milk in jar with tight-fitting lid until blended.
• Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk mixture.
• Simmer 3 minutes.
• Whisk in cream cheese, 2 tablespoons parmesan, salt and pepper.
• Simmer, whisking, 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Toss together pasta, peas or broccoli, sauce and ham in large bowl.
• Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, tossing to make creamy sauce.
• Top with remaining parmesan.
• Serve hot.