Best Creamy Bow Tie Pasta With Kale Recipes

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CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA WITH KALE



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This makes a great side dish or it could be the main course.

Provided by Kathy Williams

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slice bacon, cut into 1/4 in pieces
3 clove garlic, smashed
2 c fresh kale, chopped
3 large eggs
1/2 c parmigiano-reggiano, grated
1/2 c parmesan cheese
2 c bow-tie pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet at med heat cook bacon pieces until slightly brown, add the smashed garlic. Cook until bacon is crisp. Drain on paper towel and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings.
  • 2. Heat the reserved drippings and add kale. Cook until wilted. Add 1/2 cup water and cook until tender. Prepare bow tie pasta according to package. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • 3. In a large bowl whisk eggs and cheeses until combine. Stir in a little of the hot pasta water and then the pasta and kale. Add the bacon pieces and mix until everything is combine.

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.

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA



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Farfalle noodles are served with a creamy sauce, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces bow tie pasta ((farfalle) save ½ cup pasta water )
2 ¼ cups light cream
1 ½ cups chicken broth (not reduced sodium)
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes (drained and diced)
1 ½ cups fresh spinach leaves (slightly chopped, or baby spinach)
¾ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus extra for garnish)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper (to taste )

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.75 cups, Calories 783 kcal, Carbohydrate 95 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 737 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

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