Bowtie Pasta With Rose Sauce Food

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Combine cream, broth, and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente (firm). Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain pasta well. Do not rinse.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and Italian seasoning and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir the broth mixture and add to the saucepan with sundried tomatoes. Simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add bow ties, 3 tablespoons of pasta water, spinach, and parmesan cheese. Cook 2-3 minutes or until sauce has thickened and is heated through, adding more pasta water if needed.
• Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan if desired.

BOWTIE PASTA WITH TOMATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted peppers and cook until the garlic is aromatic, about 1 minute. Crush the tomatoes through your fingers into the pot; stir in their juices, sugar, the 1 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the herbs, cover, and set aside for about 10 minutes for the flavors to come together.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water generously, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, saving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
• Before serving, add the vinegar to the sauce. Add the drained pasta to the tomato sauce and toss. Thin with a little pasta water, if needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Divide among 4 warm serving bowls. Pass the grated cheese, if desired, at the table.

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.

FARFALLE (BOW TIE) PASTA WITH CHICKEN & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
• Add the chicken, onions, sundried tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano and garlic.
• Sauté until chicken is almost cooked.
• Add the whipping cream and parmesan cheese.
• Continue to simmer until slightly thickened.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In large pot, bring water to boil and cook pasta until al dente.
• Drain.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce.
• Place in individual pasta bowls.
• Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and black pepper.