What Is Pasta, bow-tie (farfalle) and How Can I Use It?

Bow-tie pasta (farfalle) is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 53 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Where found

Bow-tie pasta (farfalle) is usually found in the pasta section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Pasta, bow-tie (farfalle) is a member of the Cereal Grains and Pasta US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does bow-tie pasta (farfalle) weigh?

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Recipes using bow-tie pasta (farfalle)

There are 53 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Pasta with Spring Asparagus & Peas

Pasta with spring asparagus and peas tossed with butter-softened onion, fresh thyme, basil, a squeeze of lemon, and grated Parmesan. A quick green spring pasta on the table in 30 minutes.

Warm Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes, Greens & Goat Cheese

Juicy, sweet and tender roasted tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, and slightly bitter mixed greens make this mouth-watering pasta dish delicious and nutritious.

Roasted Fennel & Sun dried Tomato Pasta Salad

An American invention, this pasta salad is done right. Caramelized fennel and red onions with sun-dried tomatoes with a light vinaigrette.

Bow-Tie Pasta, Asparagus, Toasted Almonds & Browned Butter

A quick and easy vegetarian pasta main dish with pizzazz. Fun farfalle pasta tossed with nutty almonds and asparagus in tangy buttery sauce.

Pasta with Roasted Vegetables & Balsamic Vinegar

Try this savory pasta dish made with zucchini, tomatoes and sweet bell peppers.

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

This turned out great. The pesto is absolutely perfect and it sticks to the pasta much better than traditional pesto. The bow ties are a great match but I'm sure any pasta would work too. Spirals I think would really hold the pesto. It was fairly quick and easy to make, and only used one pot plus the food processor.

Lobster - Jamaican Style

Chunks of lobster meat sauteed in butter, peppers, garlic and onions served over bowtie pasta.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Broccoli & Cherry Tomato

Love this mediterranean style pasta salad! Marinated artichoke hearts, olives, and feta cheese were a delicious combination. The cherry tomatoes and broccoli add the fresh taste, sometimes we add several strips of roasted bell pepper, or freshly sliced mushrooms, or a few coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

Warm Pasta with Broccoli, Bell Pepper & Parmesan

Simply toss warm pasta, cooked broccoli, bell pepper and carrot with a tasty olive oil-lemon dressing and parmesan cheese. A delicious yet nutritious meal is ready to go.

Chicken Caesar Pasta

Sugar snap peas, strips of chicken and greens with pasta and dressed with a garlicky Caesar salad dressing.

Carrots With Bow Tie Pasta

A simple but delicious pasta dish that is perfect for lunch on a hot summer day.

Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

Pasta with chicken and broccoli tossed in a light garlic, white wine, and chicken broth pan sauce with red pepper flakes and Parmesan. One-skillet weeknight dinner ready in about 30 minutes.

Toddler Pasta Vegie Meal

Homemade toddler pasta and veggie meal with bow-tie pasta, sweet potato, broccoli, and chickpeas simmered in broth and thickened. A wholesome, no-added-salt freezer meal you can batch and portion.

Smoked Salmon, Peas & Bow Ties

Creamy bow tie pasta tossed with flaked smoked salmon, sweet green peas, scallions, and chives. A cozy, elegant dinner for two in just 25 minutes.

Salsa Pasta Ole

Bow-tie pasta tossed with salsa and melted Monterey Jack cheese, topped with crispy fried scallions. A quick Mexican-inspired pasta dish ready in 30 minutes.

Tri-Pasta Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette

Tri-pasta salad combines ziti, bow-tie, and spinach rotini with tri-color peppers, olives, and capers in a no-oil herbed red wine vinaigrette. Colorful, tangy, and low-fat for picnics and potlucks.

Country Frittata

Italian pasta frittata loaded with bow-tie noodles, asparagus, mushrooms, and red pepper. Ready in 22 minutes for a hearty brunch or fast weeknight dinner.

Orange & Spinach Pasta Salad

Orange and spinach pasta salad with bow-tie pasta, fresh orange segments, baby spinach, and scallions, tossed in an Italian dressing spiked with orange juice and fennel. Bright, fresh, and lunchbox-ready.

Pasta with Broccoli-Pine Nut Pesto

Farfalle pasta with broccoli pine nut pesto made from blanched broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and white wine vinegar processed into a coarse green sauce with red pepper flakes.

MacAroni & Cheese with Vegetables

Bow-tie pasta in a cheddar-Parmesan cheese sauce with sauteed broccoli, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. A veggie-loaded mac and cheese made from scratch on the stovetop.

Tuna Fish Sauce with Bow Ties

Italian tuna sauce with anchovies, garlic, plum tomatoes, and fresh mint over bow tie pasta. A rustic Southern Italian pantry pasta ready in under an hour.

Beef & Pasta Primavera(1993 National Beef Cook-Off Recip

Stir-fried sirloin strips with bow-tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, mixed vegetables, fresh basil, and Parmesan. A 30-minute National Beef Cook-Off winning recipe.

Pasta & Vegetable Carbonara

Farfalle pasta carbonara with bacon, broccoli, red bell pepper, and Parmesan in a creamy half-and-half sauce. A vegetable-loaded twist on classic carbonara made in one skillet.

Beef with Bow-Tie Pasta

Sirloin steak with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and bow-tie pasta in a basil-tomato broth topped with Parmesan. A light, high-protein skillet dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

Pasta with Smoked Mozzarella, Asparagas & Dried Tomatoes

Pasta with Smoked Mozzarella, Asparagas and Dried Tomatoes recipe

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