This creamy butterfly pasta pleaser comes together in minutes, looks elegant, and everyone will want your recipe!
What is Farfalle?
Farfalle is a pasta shape that looks like bow ties, but the actual Italian definition is ‘butterflies’ and both terms apply. It’s about 3/4” to 1” long, is pinched in the center and the ends flay out, like a bowtie or wings. The edges may or may not be crimped depending on the brand. When cooked the center of this pasta keeps a bit of extra bite or chew adding great texture to dishes.
Ingredients
FARFALLE AKA bow tie pasta is the choice here, but it’s OK to switch it for something different. Choose a medium pasta that the sauce will cling to like penne, rotini, or cavatappi. CHEESE Ricotta and cream cheese are the base for this dish and make for a delicious sauce. Neufchatel is a lower fat version of cream cheese found in the dairy aisle as well. BACON adds a great smoky and salt flavor to this dish. Feel free to substitute any kind of chopped cured meat for a flavor variation. VEGGIES Add in your favorites from thick slices of mushrooms and chopped spinach to leftover asparagus.
Garlic paste can be purchased in the produce section of the supermarket, although, it’s easy (and cheaper) to make your own. Mince some garlic, add a pinch of salt, and crush with the back of a spoon until it becomes a paste.
How to Make Creamy Farfalle
Tips and Timesavers
Use room temperature cream cheese and ricotta, it will be easier to mix and cook with. Prepare all ingredients ahead of time as this dish comes together FAST! Keep the bacon fat in the pan, it adds great flavor. To save time, use pre-cooked real bacon bits. Pan fry them with a bit of oil to crisp and add flavor and proceed with the recipe as direcred. While the pasta cooks prepare the sauce and the whole dish should be ready to serve in about 20 minutes.
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