Description
Creamy garlic parmesan bow tie pasta with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes—a quick, flavorful dish that brings comfort and versatility to your dinner table. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
12 oz dry bow tie pasta (farfalle)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (oil-packed, drained)
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1½ cups heavy cream (or half & half)
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp lemon zest
Optional: diced grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy turkey bacon
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add farfalle and cook al dente (about 11 minutes). Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Toss in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, then add cream. Let it simmer and reduce slightly (3–4 minutes).
4. Stir in spinach and let it wilt. Mix in parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
5. Drop in cooked pasta and toss well until coated. Stir in your choice of grilled chicken or shrimp if using.
6. Let everything heat together on low for 2 minutes. Serve hot with extra cheese sprinkled over the top.
Notes
Use pasta water to blend with cream for a clingier sauce.
Substitute spinach with kale or arugula.
For a vegan option, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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