Bowtie Pasta With Alfredo Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 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
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
- 3
Melt butter
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it is completely melted and bubbly.
- 4
- 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.
- 6
Incorporate cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined. The sauce should be smooth and creamy.
- 7
Season the sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 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.
- 9
Garnish and serve
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.