Bow Tie Pasta

Name: Bow Tie Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; Dash dried basil; Dash crushed red pepper flakes; 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; Dash salt; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 2 tablespoons chicken broth; 1 tablespoon water; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon sour cream

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This adaptable bow tie pasta dish, with its creamy cheese sauce and hint of heat, is elegant enough for a dinner party. Or, enjoy the bowl of comfort while curled up in your sweats.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash dried basil
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Dash salt
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, flour and salt until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 196 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Add a little zip to your meal with this saucy pasta dish. It's an excellent accompaniment for almost any meat or seafood. —Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

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