The Ultimate Comfort Dish Bow Tie Pasta Alfredo Creamy Garlic Parmesan

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of bow tie pasta coated in a rich, velvety creamy Alfredo sauce with hints of garlic and Parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect dish to satisfy your cravings for something hearty, cheesy, and utterly comforting. Whether you're making it for a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests with a restaurant-quality meal, this easy Alfredo pasta recipe will become a favorite in your kitchen.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Cooking Method: Sauteing, Simmering

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: $ 13

Calories: 500–600 kcal per serving

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A creamy, indulgent bow tie pasta dish with a velvety garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

12 oz Bow Tie Pasta (cooked al dente)
4 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 cups Heavy Cream (full-fat)
1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
Salt & Black Pepper (To taste)
¼ tsp Nutmeg (optional)
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1
Cook the Pasta: Boil bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
2
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
3
Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
4
Add heavy cream, stirring continuously.
5
Gradually mix in Parmesan until melted.
6
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional).
7
Combine: Toss pasta in sauce, thinning with reserved pasta water if needed. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size ~1.5 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 550kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 22g111%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 600mg25%
Potassium 200mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 1200 IU
Vitamin C 2 mg
Calcium 300 mg
Iron 1 mg
Vitamin D 0.5 mcg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Folate 50 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Phosphorus 250 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Zinc 1.5 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Bow Tie Pasta

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Samantha Doe

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Hi, I'm Samantha, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.