Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

from spendwithpennies.com
Main Course
15 min
783 kcal / serving

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

Ingredients

  • 16 ouncesbow tie pasta (farfalle, save ½ cup pasta water )
  • 2 ¼ cupslight cream
  • 1 ½ cupschicken broth (not reduced sodium)
  • 1 ½ tablespoonscornstarch
  • 1 ½ tablespoonsbutter
  • 3 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoonsitalian seasoning
  • ½ cupoil-packed sundried tomatoes (drained and diced)
  • 1 ½ cupsfresh spinach (slightly chopped, or baby spinach)
  • ¾ cupshredded parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt and black pepper (to taste )

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine cream, broth, and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Stir the broth mixture and add to the saucepan with sundried tomatoes. Simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan if desired.