Best 8 Bow Tie Pasta With Pink Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with bow-tie pasta enveloped in a luscious pink cream sauce. This delectable dish tantalizes taste buds with its creamy texture, vibrant color, and harmonious blend of herbs and spices. Whether you seek a comforting weekday meal or an elegant dinner party centerpiece, this recipe delivers an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

The article features two variations of the pink cream sauce to cater to diverse palates. The classic version offers a rich and flavorful base made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of tomato paste, while the roasted red pepper variation adds a vibrant hue and a smoky, roasted flavor. Both sauces create a velvety embrace for the tender bow-tie pasta, resulting in a dish that is both visually appealing and irresistibly delicious.

Complementing the pasta are two delectable side dishes: a refreshing arugula salad with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and a medley of roasted vegetables seasoned with herbs and olive oil. These accompaniments provide a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making this meal a symphony of culinary artistry.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking culinary inspiration, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating a memorable dining experience. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations, you'll be able to prepare this exquisite pasta dish and its accompaniments with confidence. So gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BOW TIE PASTA



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This fast and easy Bow Tie Pasta recipe is covered in a creamy tomato sauce and is topped with fresh basil leaves. SO SO good.

Provided by Lauren's Latest

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
15 oz petite diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt & pepper (to taste)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup parmesan cheese (hand grated )
.5 oz fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Cook bowtie pasta until al dente and drain. Set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in can of diced tomatoes with sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in heavy cream and reduce heat to low.
  • Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and stir to melt. Taste and adjust seasonings. It may need more sugar and/or salt, depending how acidic your tomatoes were.
  • Add hot pasta and stir to coat in sauce. Add chopped basil and stir.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 kcal, Carbohydrate 95 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 432 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BOWTIES WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE IN A CREAM BASIL SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups bowtie pasta
1 19 oz pkg Johnsonville® Sweet Italian Sausage (casings removed)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped or 28 oz. plum tomatoes (Italian style, drained and coarsely chopped)
1 1/2 cups cight cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
*garnish w/ a sprinkle of fresh basil or shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add decased sausage to skillet and crumble with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add red pepper flakes and continue sauteing until sausage is no longer pink. Add onion and garlic to skillet and continue until onion softens. Stir in tomatoes and salt, (if using fresh tomatoes saute them for 3 minutes until softened) then add light cream and parmesan cheese; simmer gently until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Stir in the cooked pasta and basil and heat through, about 3 minutes.

BOW TIES WITH SAUSAGE, TOMATOES AND CREAM



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A friend gave this recipe to me a few years back, and my family can't seem to get enough of it. It sounds strange with cream in it, but that just enhances the flavor and texture. This is a very easy recipe.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, cream, and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 111.3 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 1088.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA



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Add a little zip to your meal with this saucy pasta dish. It's an excellent accompaniment with almost any meat or seafood. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHICKEN AND BOWTIE PASTA WITH ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE



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A tasty mix of chicken, garlic, mushrooms, prosciutto and pasta are complemented by a thin but flavorful Asiago cream sauce.

Provided by THENEWTRICIA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
2 ¼ cups heavy cream, divided
¼ cube chicken bouillon, crumbled
¾ cup grated Asiago cheese
½ tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped prosciutto
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
¼ cup sliced mushrooms
½ tablespoon parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken cubes, reducing heat if necessary, until no longer pink in center and juices run clear. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups cream to a simmer, stirring often. Whisk in bouillon and cheese until well blended and bouillon has dissolved completely. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water, and whisk into mixture. Cook and stir 2 minutes more, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Stir in prosciutto, garlic, and mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Add chicken, reduce heat, and continue cooking until chicken is heated through. Return sauce to the stove and add remaining 1/4 cup cream and parsley flakes. Heat through.
  • To serve, place pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl. Add chicken and mushroom mixture and pour in cream sauce. Toss well, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.6 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 192.7 mg, Fat 50.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 27.7 g, Sodium 424.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

20 EASY BOW-TIE PASTAS THE FAMILY WILL DEVOUR



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These tasty bow-tie pasta recipes are perfect any night of the week! From Alfredo to Caprese to Parmesan, everyone will love these dishes.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 21

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta with Bacon
Garlic-Butter Spinach and Pasta
Bowtie Pasta with Sausage and Broccolini
One Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta
Fresh Basil Cashew Pesto Pasta With Chicken
Bacon and Brussels Sprouts with Pasta
Lemon Herb Pasta Salad with Marinated Chickpeas
Pasta Chips
20-Minute Greek Pasta Salad
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Quick Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken, Spinach, u0026amp; Tomatoes
Date Night Mushroom Pasta with Goat Cheese
One-Pot Caprese Pasta
Creamy Bowtie Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions
Bowtie Chicken Alfredo
Smoked Salmon With Bow Tie Pasta
Chicken Bruschetta Pasta
Asian Bow Tie Pasta
One Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta
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BOW TIE PASTA WITH PINK CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Bow Tie Pasta With Pink Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb bacon, diced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In heavy skillet over medium heat cook bacon, pepper flakes, onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender and bacon is done, about 7 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, cream and salt. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Toss with cooked pasta. Add lots of Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with parsley.

BOW TIES WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE



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The name may sound fancy, but this pasta dish is comforting and simple to prepare. Add a mixed green salad to make it a complete meal for any occasion. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 package (16 ounces) bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and lemon pepper. Add cheese sauce, sausage and spinach to hot pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot to cook the pasta so that it has plenty of room to move around and cook evenly.
  • Add salt to the pasta water to help flavor the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the pink cream sauce.
  • To make the pink cream sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan and cook until softened.
  • Add the heavy cream, milk, and salt and pepper to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the saucepan with the pink cream sauce.
  • Stir to combine and serve.

Conclusion:

Bow Tie Pasta with Pink Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pasta is cooked in a flavorful pink cream sauce made with heavy cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, and spices. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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