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Bowtie Pasta

Cultural Context

Bowtie pasta, or farfalle, originated in the Lombardy region of Italy and is known for its distinctive shape resembling bowties. Traditionally served with light sauces, it has become a versatile favorite in various pasta dishes worldwide. Today, it's often paired with vegetables, proteins, and sauces, making it a staple in both home cooking and restaurants.

ItalianITmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz farfalle
4 oz black forest ham
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen carrots
1/4 cup parsley
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry parmesan

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable for sautéing.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Chickpeas provide protein at a lower cost.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Regular tomatoes are often cheaper and can be diced.

1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

2

Add farfalle to the boiling water and bring it back to a boil.

3

Boil the farfalle for 11 minutes.

4

After a few minutes, add frozen peas and carrots to the pot and boil together for another 6 minutes.

5

Remove most of the cooking water, leaving just a little in the pot.

6

Add whipping cream to the pasta and let it boil again for a bit.

7

Cut black forest ham into smaller pieces and mix it into the pasta.

8

Let the mixture boil a little longer until the liquid reduces and thickens.

9

Add dry parmesan generously to the mixture and mix it in until creamy.

10

Add chopped parsley and mix it in for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

FarfalleBowtie Noodles
Local Name: Farfalle

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