Creamy Bowtie Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves)
(minced
- 1 lb.bowtie pasta)
(aka farfalle
- 1 ½ cheavy cream
- 8-ounce pkg. cream cheese
- 1 cchicken broth
- 1 tsppepper
- 1 tspred pepper flakes
- 1 ½ cshredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cmarinated sun-dried tomatoes
in oil), (chopped
- 12-ounce jar marinated artichokes)
(chopped
- 4 ozbaby spinach
- ½ cwalnuts)
(toasted
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add a generous amount of salt to the water. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- 2
As the water is heating, heat another pot over medium heat. Add oil and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Be careful to not cook longer or the garlic can burn.
- 3
Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, chicken broth, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well until cream cheese is melted. May want to reduce heat to medium-low.
- 4
Add parmesan cheese 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. This keeps it from clumping together. Fold in sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and spinach.
- 5
Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
- 6
Drain the pasta and add to the pot of sauce. Fold together. Add more chicken broth if you want a looser sauce. Taste for seasonings and add salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Toast the walnuts in a skillet. Garnish with toasted walnuts and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Creamy Bowtie Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, flavor-packed dinner that comes together in a flash? This Creamy Bowtie Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes delivers restaurant-quality taste in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight indulgence.
What truly sets this creamy bowtie pasta apart is the ingenious combination of textures and bold flavors, creating a meal that feels both gourmet and incredibly approachable. The luxuriously smooth sauce, enriched with both heavy cream and cream cheese, provides a perfect canvas for the savory sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and the bright, briny pop of marinated artichoke hearts. This thoughtful balance of rich, tangy, and aromatic elements, plus the unexpected but delightful crunch of toasted walnuts, transforms a simple pasta dish into a weeknight indulgence that stands out from the crowd.
Prepare your palate for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. You'll experience tender bowtie pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce infused with aromatic garlic and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes. Each forkful offers a burst of savory sweetness from the sun-dried tomatoes, beautifully complemented by the bright tang of marinated artichoke hearts. The dish is brought to life with fresh baby spinach, which wilts perfectly into the sauce, and a satisfying, earthy crunch from the toasted walnuts. It's a wonderfully comforting and utterly satisfying dish that feels much more elaborate than its quick 20-minute preparation suggests, making it a reliable hit for any occasion.
This Creamy Bowtie Pasta is wonderfully versatile. Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level, from a gentle warmth to a more pronounced kick. If you're looking for an extra layer of flavor, consider adding more parmesan cheese to the sauce, or a sprinkle over individual servings. While toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, you can adjust their quantity based on your preference for texture, or ensure they are well chopped.
This hearty pasta dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Serve it warm on its own, perhaps with a simple green salad to complete the meal, and let the rich flavors speak for themselves.