Best Creamy Farfalle Pasta Recipes

Farfalle (Bow-Tie Pasta) With Creamy Bacon & Leek Sauce image

Provided by Mama_Jennie

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bacon (chopped) or 8 ounces ham (chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 cup leek (chopped or sliced)
1 cup light cream
1/2 cup white wine (dry)
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 lb farfalle pasta (bow-tie pasta)
ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Cook bacon in frying pan until crisp. Drain on paper towels. (If using ham, skip this step.).
Heat 3 tbsp of butter in a large frying pan and add the leeks & garlic. Add ham after a few minutes and cook until brown and the leeks are soft.
Add in cream, wine, sour cream, and cheese. Stir until the mixture is hot and slightly thickened. Stir in the bacon/ham & pepper to taste.
Meanwhile cook farfalle (bow-tie) pasta in boiling, salted water. Cook until al dentè.
Add sauce to drained pasta. Toss to combine and serve immediately. As with most pastas, this pairs well with salad & bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1064.9, Fat 58.7, SaturatedFat 28.3, Cholesterol 131.5, Sodium 962, Carbohydrate 93.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 33.8

Steak & Farfalle Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe image

Provided by deedavis

Number Of Ingredients 13

•5 cloves garlic, finely minced, divided
•1/4 cup red wine vinegar
•1 tsp Dijon mustard
•1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
•1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
•1 lb lean eye round steak, cubed
•16 oz whole-wheat farfalle pasta
•Olive oil cooking spray
•1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
•1 28-oz jar or can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
•1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
•1 tsp dried basil
•8 oz low-fat sour cream

Steps:

1.Prepare marinade: In a bowl, whisk together 3 cloves garlic, vinegar, Dijon, cinnamon and pepper. Pour marinade over steak cubes in another container, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (You can also leave steak to marinate overnight.) 2.Cook farfalle according to package directions. Drain and set aside. 3.Drain steak cubes and discard marinade. Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-high, mist with cooking spray and sauté steak until browned on each side, about 4 minutes total. Remove steak from pan and set aside. 4.Mist same pan with cooking spray again, add onion and remaining 2 cloves garlic and sauté until brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and reduce heat to medium low. Add seasoning, basil and sour cream and combine. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, then mix in reserved steak and cook for 2 more minutes, until meat and sauce are completely warmed. 5.Serve 1 cup farfalle with 3/4 cup steak sauce. Garnish with an additional sprinkling of Italian seasoning, if desired.

Creamy Farfalle Pasta image

Provided by Ashley Dawkins @TrashleyD925

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounce(s) farfalle pasta (or your choice)
2 tablespoon(s) salted butter
3 cup(s) broccoli florets
1 cup(s) whipping cream
1/4 cup(s) salted butter
1 1/2 cup(s) shredded parmesan
3 - chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
1/2 cup(s) bacon, cooked and chopped
1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic

Steps:

Cook your pasta and set aside, keep it warm.
On medium heat in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. At sizzling point add the broccoli and cook until tender. (4-5 minutes)
While the broccoli is cooking, place your whipping cream in a sauce pan on medium-low heat with 1/4 cup of butter. Stir this frequently until the butter melts.
Add half of the parmesan cheese and stir until smooth. Then add the other half of cheese and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. Remove the sauce from the heat when it becomes smooth.
Place the pasta and sauce into the large broccoli skillet with the bacon and chicken also. Add the garlic salt and stir well. Serve and enjoy!!