Farfalle Bow Tie Pasta With Creamy Bacon Leek Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Cook bacon in frying pan until crisp. Drain on paper towels. (If using ham, skip this step.).
• Heat 3 tbsp of butter in a large frying pan and add the leeks & garlic. Add ham after a few minutes and cook until brown and the leeks are soft.
• Add in cream, wine, sour cream, and cheese. Stir until the mixture is hot and slightly thickened. Stir in the bacon/ham & pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile cook farfalle (bow-tie) pasta in boiling, salted water. Cook until al dentè.
• Add sauce to drained pasta. Toss to combine and serve immediately. As with most pastas, this pairs well with salad & bread. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Bring the salted water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, prepare the leeks: Cut off and discard the top third of the rough green portion and the root ends. Remove any brown or wilted outer layers. Slice the remaining green and white parts into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Rinse the leek slices in several changes of cold water, swishing them around to remove all soil and grit.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Crumble the sausage meat into the skillet and cook, breaking up the lumps, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the leeks to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shallots and cook for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter, the peas, and stock. Heat to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, cover the skillet, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, stir the bow ties into the boiling water. When the water returns to a boil, uncover the pot. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente -- tender, but firm -- about 12 minutes. Drain the bow ties well and return them to a pot over low heat.
• Add the sausage and leek sauce to the pasta and toss well until the pasta is coated. Remove the pot from the heat, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the grated cheese, and toss well. Transfer to a warmed serving platter or individual bowls. Serve immediately, passing additional grated cheese on the side, if you like.

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon and onions in large skillet on medium-high heat until bacon is crisp and onions are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; drain. Add cream cheese and milk to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add peas; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through.
• Drain pasta. Add to sauce in skillet along with the bacon mixture; mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.