Bow Ties with Bacon and Tomatoes
Savor the irresistible combination of smoky bacon, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic in this easy and flavorful Bow Ties with Bacon and Tomatoes recipe! Perfectly cooked farfalle pasta is tossed in a simple yet vibrant sauce made from juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and a hint of olive oil, with fresh basil adding a fragrant, herbaceous touch. Finished with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan, this 30-minute meal shines with its bold flavors and comforting textures. Perfect for a busy weeknight or an easy dinner party dish, this recipe is a delicious way to elevate your pasta night. Keywords: bow tie pasta, bacon and tomato pasta, quick pasta recipes, 30-minute meals, easy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cool, chop the bacon into small pieces.
Discard most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down and release their juices.
Stir in the cooked pasta, chopped bacon, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Toss everything together until well combined. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a light sauce, if needed.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
Serve the pasta immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.8 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 3389 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.6 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1051 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1519 mg | 32% | |
*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.
