Thursday, May 15, 2014

Creamie bowtie pasta

Ingredients
  • 1 pkg. bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter (the real stuff-- can be reduced to 1/4 c. to make lighter)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 pint heavy cream (or half & half to make lighter)
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 10-15 spears asparagus, blanched and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 c. bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 c. toasted pinenuts (or to taste)
  • Parsley, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, to taste
Instructions
  • Boil bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente. Do NOT over cook.
  • In wok or heavy skillet melt butter. Add minced garlic and saute a minute or so.
  • Add Parmesan Cheese and bouillon cube(s). When the bouillon cube is dissolved, slowly stir in heavy cream and salt & pepper. Add cooked pasta to cream sauce and toss until pasta is well covered. Add blanched asparagus. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, toasted pinenuts, parsley & Parmesan cheese and toss together. Serve immediately.
I found this at favourite family recipies.

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