Joanna Gaines Bow Tie Pasta Salad

This Joanna Gaines Bow Tie Pasta is really one of the best and easiest pasta salad recipes ever. This quick dish is made with bow tie pasta, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby kale. 

This quick salad takes about 40 minutes to finish preparing and can serve 6 people. Simply make it and serve it with garlic bread or a baked chicken breast for a healthy meal.

Note: You will find this Bow Tie Pasta Salad recipe in “The Magnolia Cookbook: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering” on page 769, Under Name ‘Bow Tie Pasta With Baby Kale & Sun-dried Tomatoes’ .

Bow Tie Pasta Salad Ingredients

• 1 pound bow tie (farfalle) pasta
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 cups heavy cream
• One 8-ounce block of cream cheese cut into pieces
• 1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• One 12-ounce jar of marinated artichoke hearts drained and halved
• One 8.5-ounce jar of sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 5 ounces of baby kale or baby spinach
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup toasted walnuts, for garnish
• ¼ cup minced chives, for garnish

How To Make Bow Tie Pasta Salad

1. Cook Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta until al dente, then drain and return to the pot.
2. Prepare Sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for a minute. Add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese.
3. Add Veggies: Stir in artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. Add baby kale and season with salt and pepper.
4. Combine and Serve: Pour the cream sauce over the drained pasta and gently toss. Spoon into bowls and garnish with toasted walnuts and chives.

Quick Tip

For the best texture, use shredded Parmesan cheese rather than grated.

How Long To Boil Bow Tie Pasta

You should boil Bow Tie Pasta for about 8-12 minutes until al dente. You will know that Bow Tie Pasta is done when it’s tender but still has a slight bite.

What To Serve With Bow Tie Pasta Salad

The best side dishes to serve with Bow Tie Pasta Salad are garlic bread, baked chicken, steamed asparagus, roasted vegetables, bruschetta, and fresh fruit slices.

How Much Bow Tie Pasta Salad Per Person

When serving this Bow Tie Pasta Salad, you can expect about 1.5 to 2 cups of Bow Tie Pasta Salad per person, considering the recipe makes 6 servings in total.

How Long Does Leftover Bow Tie Pasta Salad Last

Leftover Bow Tie Pasta Salad can last in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 4 days. To store it properly, let the pasta cool, then transfer it to an airtight container.

Bow Tie Pasta Nutrition Fasct

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fat: 40g
• Saturated Fat: 20g
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sodium: 800mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 6g

Try More Joanna Gaines Recipes:

• Chicken And Dumplings
• Jalapeño Cornbread
• Beef Enchiladas
• Country Potato Soup
• Mexican Rice