Bow Tie Pasta Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Bow Tie Pasta is a simple and spicy pasta dish made with vegetables and mild spices. You can make this recipe by cooking pasta and mixing it with onion and capsicum and tomato based sauce. It has a mild spicy flavor with the slight crunch of soft pasta and vegetables and gives a good balance. It is easy to make and it does not take much time to make it at home.

This pasta is perfect for dinner or an evening meal when you want something filling. It is light but still satisfying and easy to prepare at home. I usually make this when I need food quickly and it also saves time. This is a good option when you don’t want to cook something heavy.

About Bow Tie Pasta

Bow tie pasta, also called farfalle, is shaped like a small bow and looks attractive and nice. It is commonly used in pasta dishes and it holds sauces well. This shape helps it to mix easily with vegetables and sauces and it looks attractive on the plate.

This bow tie paste dish has a soft texture from the pasta and a light crunch from the vegetables and the sauce is simple with a tomato base and mild spices like black pepper and herbs. It gives balanced taste and it is not too strong and it is good for everyone. Its taste is simple and many people will like it.

There are many variations you can try in this recipe and you can also make changes based on your preference. You can also add vegetables like corn and peas or mushrooms to it. If you want a richer version you can also add cheese or cream and you can easily adjust this recipe. It is quite flexible and you can try different combinations.

I usually make this for dinner or sometimes for the lunch box, it feels good to make pasta at home and not have to eat out often. This is a great option for a quick and easy meal and is also filling.

Bow Tie Pasta Ingredients

• Bow Tie Pasta – I used bow tie pasta for this recipe because it holds the sauce well and blends well with the vegetables. You can use any pasta shape you have at home.
• Carrot – Carrots are added to add mild sweetness and some crispness to the dish. If you like more vegetables in it, you can also add beans or corn.
• Capsicum – Capsicum gives a mild flavor and slight crunch to the dish and it balances well with the sauce. You can use any color of capsicum depending on what you have.
• Onion -Onion is used as a base and when cooked slowly it gives a mild sweetness. It also helps in enhancing the taste of pasta.
• pasta sauce -Pasta sauce gives the main flavor and mild spicy taste to the dish. You can use homemade or store bought depending on your time.
• black pepper -Freshly ground black pepper adds a slight heat and adds to the overall flavor. You can adjust the amount as per your choice.
• mixed herbs – Mixed herbs give simple flavor and mild aroma to the pasta and make it taste good. It adds a little Italian style flavor to the dish.
• Cumin – I used cumin seeds for tempering and it gives a different flavor to the dish. It adds a little twist to regular pasta.
• Garlic – Crushed garlic is added to the pasta for stronger taste and aroma.
• olive oil – Olive oil is used and it gives flavor to the dish. You can also use regular oil.
• butter – Butter is added and it gives richness and better taste to the pasta. It also makes the pasta smooth.

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How to make bowtie pasta step by step

1. Cook pasta with water and salt until soft. Drain the water and keep it aside. See here for more detailed instructions on cooking pasta.

2.Heat oil + butter, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add crushed garlic and fry for 2 minutes.

3. Add onion and fry until transparent. Then add carrots and capsicum and sauté for a few minutes. Then add pasta sauce to it and mix well.

4.Add water and let the vegetables cook for a few minutes. Cover and cook until the vegetables become slightly soft and crisp enough to bite. Then add crushed black pepper, mixed herbs and salt. We have already used salt to cook the pasta, so add salt accordingly.

5.Mix well. Add pasta and mix well. serve hot!

Serve hot with side dishes and pickles of your choice.

Expert Tips

• cooking pasta – I cook the pasta until it is soft but not too mushy. I check in between so that it doesn’t overcook and lose its shape.
• cooking vegetables – I cook the vegetables only for a few minutes so that they remain slightly crisp. Overcooking will make it soft and not good in texture.
• adding salt – I always check the salt before adding it at the end. There is already salt in the pasta so I add a little slowly.
• Sauce consistency – I add water little by little to adjust the consistency. I don’t make it too dry or too watery.
• mixture – I add the pasta gently at the end so it doesn’t break up. I sometimes also add a little butter at the end for extra flavor.

serving and storage

Serve bow tie pasta hot as it tastes better when hot. It also tastes good as dinner or evening meal. Keep leftovers in the refrigerator and use within a day. While reheating I sprinkle some water so that it does not dry out.

general questions and answers

1.Can I use other pasta shapes?

Yes, you can use any pasta like penne or macaroni. It will still taste good with the same sauce.

2.Can I add more vegetables?

Yes, you can add vegetables like corn, peas or mushrooms to this recipe. This makes it more filling.

3.Can I skip butter?

Yes, you can use only oil if you want. It will still taste good but a little less spicy.

4. Why does pasta become sticky?

It may be overripe or not drained properly. Cook until soft and strain well.

5.Can I make it earlier?

Yes, you can make it and keep it for some time. While reheating, add some water to it and heat again.

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