Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

Name: Creamy Bow Tie Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; Dash salt; Dash dried basil; Dash crushed red pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon sour cream

Add a little zip to your meal with this bowtie pasta dish. It's a great accompaniment to almost any meat or seafood. —Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
Dash dried basil
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream

Directions

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 for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 196 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Bowtie Pasta in Taste of Home April/May 2009

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twylia1

Jan 20, 2018

Great side dish easy and tasty perfect for two
Lorenzo

Dec 3, 2017

it was nice but I don't know if I would have doubled the sauce as suggested...
whunt_29708

Dec 16, 2016

I've been searching for a good pasta side dish to have in my recipe box. I made this recipe last week and it was surprisingly delicious. As I started getting the ingredients together I realized it wasn't going to make much so I doubled the recipe. I followed the recipe exactly. I may have added a little ground pepper which I believe someone mentioned in their review. It was simple to make and when it was done I thought the parmesan cheese was going to be to powerful and make it taste bad. I was surprised to find it actually tasted really great. Sometimes internet recipes are hit or miss but this was a hit. I really liked the kick the red pepper flakes gave. I will definitely make this again and recommend it to others.
mlynnfoley

Jul 4, 2016

I quadrupled the recipe, and added quite a bit more chicken broth then the recipe called for to thin the sauce. I also served the pasta over a bed of wilted arugula. This gave the dish the kick it needed without adding garlic powder or pepper.
ardy bare

Nov 5, 2015

my family really liked this. will definat ly make again
pajamaangel

Oct 5, 2015

Needs a bit more flavor. I will make some additions like garlic powder and maybe some coarse ground pepper. I enjoy the kick the red pepper flakes give it though.
RLiberty

Aug 3, 2014

Great side for many meals - nice 'n creamy, great flavors.
MOTCook

Jul 24, 2014

I have made this several times. It's a great side dish and makes just enough for 2.
jleague22

Apr 14, 2014

I made this according to the recipe I just doubled it to make enough for my family and it was bland. It did not have enough of a flavor. I added some garlic salt and pepper it was better.
meganshakes

Mar 25, 2014

I made this according to the recipe minus the red pepper flakes, then added chicken to make it a main dish. It was very easy and really good, and not super rich like a lot of Alfredo recipes are. I made it for a large group so I used the whole 12 oz box of pasta and ended up multiplying the sauce ingredients by six and it was the perfect amount of sauce, not too soupy but not dry. I will definitely make this again.