20 Easy Bow Tie Pasta Recipes the Family Will Devour

If you want a guaranteed hit for dinner, try these bow tie pasta recipes!

Who doesn’t love a good pasta dish? It’s the perfect comfort food. It’s a classic that never goes out of style. It’s always delicious.

And you can’t go wrong with bow tie pasta dishes. They’re just so fun!

From creamy Alfredo to hearty Caprese, these recipes will have you reaching for your fork (and maybe even a napkin or two). 

Whether you’re in the mood for a simple dish or something more complex, these 20 recipes are sure to satisfy even the deepest of cravings.

So put on your apron and get cooking! You won’t regret it.

1. Creamy Bow Tie Pasta with Bacon

This simple and creamy bow tie recipe really packs a punch. Best of all, it will be in your hands in under 20 minutes!

Cook the pasta for about 11 minutes until you get the well-known al dente texture.

Fry the bacon until it’s crisp and set aside.

Combine the cream cheese, Italian seasoning, butter, and milk in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave the sauce for 3 minutes. 

Once done, just toss the pasta in the sauce, mix it well and top it off with some parmesan and bacon. Yummy!

2. Garlic-Butter Spinach and Pasta

What’s there not to like about this garlic-butter-spinach pasta? It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s bloody delicious!

Melt some butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and stir for 30 seconds. Add the spinach, seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until fragrant.

Once done, add the pasta, cream cheese, and milk. Wait until the cream cheese is fully melted before serving.

3. Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Broccolini

This perfect one-pot pasta dish is so tasty that you’ll keep coming back for more. 

For this recipe, you’ll need olive oil, Italian sausage, onions, garlic, chili flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, broccolini, heavy cream, and parmesan.

Mix the ingredients, add the pasta, and mix everything well. Voila!

4. One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta

One-pot recipes are my favorite because I don’t have to waste additional time on dishwashing. You only need one pan, and that’s it.

First, combine and heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook the chicken, followed by the bell peppers and onions.

Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute. Finish by adding chicken broth, milk, cream, dry pasta, and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. Fresh Basil Cashew Pesto Pasta With Chicken 

Adding nuts to any pasta dish is a great idea because it enhances the texture and gives it a little bit of crunch.

This stunning recipe calls for basil, cashews, garlic, chicken, seasoning, olive oil, and parmesan.

First, cook the chicken in a pan. Then blend the cashews, basil, garlic, and parmesan to create a homemade pesto sauce. 

Combine everything in one big skillet, cook it for a couple of minutes, and that’s it!

6. Bacon and Brussels Sprouts with Pasta

This bacon and Brussels sprouts pasta dish is restaurant-worthy. It’s crunchy yet soft, and the simplicity of this recipe will blow your mind.

Cook the Brussels sprouts and bacon in a pan while cooking the pasta in a separate dish.

Add the cream, salt, and pepper and simmer until well-combined. Add the pasta, mix well, and cook for another couple of minutes.

For that extra punch, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.

7. Lemon Herb Pasta Salad with Marinated Chickpeas

Here’s one for all the vegetarians of the world.

And trust me, even if you’re not vegetarian, you’ll fall absolutely in love with this bow tie pasta recipe.

This fragrant pasta dish calls for chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, garlic, and parmesan cheese.

Marinate the chickpeas in lemon, garlic, and olive oil for at least 8 hours. 

Cook the pasta, mix all the remaining ingredients and simmer until everything is well-combined. 

8. Pasta Chips

Let me introduce you to a snack that you probably never heard of. Pasta chips.

The recipe is so simple and requires only a handful of ingredients. It’s crunchy, fragrant, packed with delicious flavors, and great for eating on the go.

Cook the pasta, season it with oregano, olive oil, and parmesan, and cook it in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes.

9. 20-Minute Greek Pasta Salad

This Greek pasta salad is great for summer days when you’re in a hurry but want to prepare something quick and delicious.

All you need to do is cook the pasta, drain it, and place it in a bowl.

Then, combine it with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, parsley, olives, garlic, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and tzatziki.

10. Dill Pickle Pasta Salad 

Pickles and pasta are a weird match, I admit.

However, the sourness of the pickles really highlights other flavors in the dish and adds dimension, so I highly encourage you to try it.

You need dill pickles, cheddar, lettuce, red cabbage, mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic powder.

11. Quick Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken, Spinach, & Tomatoes 

This quick pasta dish is like bolognese but with a twist. 

First, you need to cook the chicken and set it aside to rest for 20 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and add the pasta as the last step. 

Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes to ensure that all flavors have set in.

12. Date Night Mushroom Pasta with Goat Cheese

If you want to impress your loved one with crazy good chef skills, then this date night mushroom pasta with goat cheese is perfect.

In terms of ingredients, it’s very simple. You need fresh mushrooms, garlic, white wine, heavy cream, goat cheese, spinach, and chicken broth.

Cook the mushrooms with garlic and white wine, and follow up with pasta and remaining ingredients.

13. One-Pot Caprese Pasta 

For this gorgeous Caprese pasta dish, you need cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, and garlic.

Boil the tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and garlic in a stockpot. Once cooked, reduce the heat and add mozzarella and pasta.

Mix everything well and serve with a fresh mozzarella garnish on top.

14. Creamy Bow Tie Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes

Sun-dried tomatoes work perfectly well with any pasta dish, and this one is no exception.

To make this deliciousness, grab some garlic and cook it until fragrant. Add heavy cream, cream cheese, chicken broth, and seasoning.

Reduce the heat and slowly add parmesan, a little bit at a time. As the last step, fold in sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, and spinach. Enjoy!

15. Farfalle with Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions

Farfalle is the Italian term for bow tie pasta. So, if you want to feel like a true Italian chef, remember this term and flaunt it around. 

The three key parts of this dish are caramelized onions, creamy pasta sauce, and, of course, pasta. 

Caramelize the onions with some vinegar and set aside. Then, cook the mushrooms and spinach in a separate pan.

Combine them both with the creamy sauce and pasta, and enjoy every bite! 

16. Bow Tie Chicken Alfredo

Oh, the good old chicken Alfredo. What’s not to love? The crunchy broccoli, delicious chicken, and creamy sauce make your mouth water.

All you need for this classic pasta dish is chicken, broccoli, butter, garlic, white wine, parsley, heavy cream, chicken broth, and some parmesan for topping.

17. Smoked Salmon With Bow Tie Pasta

This smoked salmon pasta will light your tastebuds on fire! And guess what? You only need five ingredients: salmon, butter, lemon zest, sea salt, and pepper.

Cook the pasta, drain it, and put it in a pan along with the salmon.

Season it with salt and pepper and let simmer for a short while until the ingredients are harmonized. So good!

18.  Chicken Bruschetta Pasta

This easy and delicious chicken bruschetta pasta calls for a stunning balsamic glaze, chicken breasts, and of course, pasta.

First, cook the chicken and pasta in separate dishes, and set them aside to cool.

Combine the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.

Make the balsamic glaze in a small pan and mix everything together once done.

19. Asian Bow Tie Pasta 

Did you really think we’d finish this roundup without mentioning at least one Asia-inspired pasta dish?

Let me present you with one of my favorite recipes, the superior Asian bow tie pasta.

Grab a massive bowl and add cooked and cooled pasta. Add spinach, broccoli, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes.

Mix everything together and enjoy this wonderful blend of flavors.

20. One-Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta 

I saved the best for last. Who doesn’t love the standard ham and cheese combination? I know I do.

First, cook the onions with salt and pepper until tender. Add the ham, pasta, garlic, mustard, wine, water, and more salt if needed.

As the last step, add the Swiss cheese and parmesan. Bon appetit!