The Ultimate Comfort Dish Bow Tie Pasta Alfredo Creamy Garlic Parmesan
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of bow tie pasta coated in a rich, velvety creamy Alfredo sauce with hints of garlic and Parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings for something hearty, cheesy, and utterly comforting. Whether you’re making it for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests with a restaurant-quality meal, this easy Alfredo pasta recipe will become a favorite in your kitchen.
The Ultimate Comfort Dish Bow Tie Pasta Alfredo Creamy Garlic Parmesan
Description
A creamy, indulgent bow tie pasta dish with a velvety garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta: Boil bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
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Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Add heavy cream, stirring continuously.
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Gradually mix in Parmesan until melted.
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Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional).
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Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, thinning with reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Serving Size ~1.5 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 550kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 35g54%
- Saturated Fat 22g111%
- Cholesterol 120mg40%
- Sodium 600mg25%
- Potassium 200mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 15g30%
- Vitamin A 1200 IU
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 300 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg
- Riboflavin 0.2 mg
- Folate 50 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
- Phosphorus 250 mg
- Magnesium 30 mg
- Zinc 1.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni work well if you don’t have bow tie pasta.
Try substituting half-and-half for heavy cream or using Greek yogurt for extra protein.
Yes! Make the sauce separately and combine with freshly cooked pasta when ready to serve.
Freshly grated Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, or Asiago cheese add the best flavor.
Absolutely! Just swap in your favorite gluten-free pasta.
