Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsSpeziaBowtie Pasta With Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Bowtie Pasta With Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Spezia
Time30m
Serves4

Make Bowtie Pasta With Alfredo Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water. Add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 10-12 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain the pasta

    Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.

Making Alfredo Sauce

  1. 3

    Melt butter

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it is completely melted and bubbly.

  2. 4

    Add garlic

    Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

  3. 5

    Add cream

    Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 6

    Incorporate cheese

    Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined. The sauce should be smooth and creamy.

  5. 7

    Season the sauce

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.

Combining Pasta and Sauce

  1. 8

    Mix pasta and sauce

    Add the drained bowtie pasta to the Alfredo sauce, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

  2. 9

    Garnish and serve

    Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.

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