Bow Ties Dressed with No Cook Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with Bow Ties Dressed with No Cook Sun Dried Tomato Sauce—a quick, bold-flavored pasta dish that comes together effortlessly in under 25 minutes. Featuring tender, al dente farfalle coated in a velvety sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of richness and freshness. The no-cook sauce, blended to a luscious consistency, is brightened with a hint of crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat and thinned with starchy pasta water for the ideal cling. Ready in just the time it takes to boil the pasta, this easy, vegetarian-friendly recipe is perfect for busy nights and pairs beautifully with a crisp salad or a warm slice of garlic bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the no-cook sun-dried tomato sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a smooth yet slightly textured sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes or a bit of pasta water to thin it out.
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
Toss the warm pasta with the sun-dried tomato sauce, using a splash of the reserved pasta water to help the sauce coat the pasta evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Divide the pasta into serving bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and flavorful Bow Ties Dressed with No Cook Sun Dried Tomato Sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.8 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1638 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.0 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 88.1 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1236 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 4533 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
