Side dishe for 2

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

Name: Creamy Bow Tie Pasta
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta; 3/4 tsp butter; 1 1/8 tsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1 dash dried basil; 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes; 3/4 tsp all-purpose flour; 1 dash salt; 3 tbsp 2% milk; 2 tbsp chicken broth; 1 tbsp water; 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp sour cream

Bow tie pasta is tossed with garlic, herbs, milk, broth, Parmesan, and sour cream for a quick creamy side dish.

Typical price

$1.90for 4 servings

$0.48 per serving$1.90 for 4

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25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Side dishes

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	1 oz	$0.07Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$0.95

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
3/4 tsp butter
1 1/8 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 dash dried basil
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 tsp all-purpose flour
1 dash salt
3 tbsp 2% milk
2 tbsp chicken broth
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
1 tbsp sour cream

Steps

Boil salted water in a medium pot and cook the bow tie pasta for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
Cook the garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
Whisk in the flour, then slowly add the milk, broth, and water.
Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened, then stir in the Parmesan and sour cream.
Drain the pasta, toss it with the sauce, and cook for 1 minute.

Swaps

Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices