Bow Tie Alfredo Pasta Food

CHICKEN BOW TIE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chicken, cheese, basil, pepper and salt; cook and stir until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

BOWTIE CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken breasts. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until deep golden brown on both sides and done in the middle. Remove from the skillet, slice into thin strips, and set aside.Add additional 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, followed by the minced garlic. Stir the garlic around the pan to avoid burning, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in wine (or broth), then let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add half-and-half, cream, and extra salt and pepper, whisking constantly until it's all combined. Allow 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. Add Parmesan to the pan, then throw the hot pasta right on top of it. Toss it a bit. Add the chicken and continue tossing until it's all combined. Again, if it gets too gloopy, splash in a little broth (you may return the pan to low heat if it needs it.)Taste it, adjust seasonings, and top with minced parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately!

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.

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.

BOW TIE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to boil.
• In a large grill pan, heat oil. Add chicken pieces and grill until completely cooked.
• While chicken is cooking, add bowties to boiling water and cook until al dente.
• Steam broccoli in a vegetable steamer until soften but still firm. Chop broccoli into a bite size pieces.
• While pasta and broccoli are cooking, in a large saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for one minute.
• Add half of the parmesan cheese and whisk over low heat for about 1 minute, until smooth.
• Remove from heat and add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Drain pasta and place into a warmed, large bowl.
• Pour on the sauce and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese.
• Toss in broccoli and chicken pieces.
• Serve immediately.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH TOMATO-BASIL ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spread over medium-high heat and cook tomatoes and garlic, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
• Add cream and bring just to a boil.
• Stir in hot bow ties, cheese, basil and, if desired, salt and ground black pepper to taste; heat through.
• Serve, if desired, with additional grated Parmesan cheese.