Baked Bow Ties and Cheese

Bow tie pasta is also known as farfalle in Italian, which means ‘butterflies’. The shape of the pasta resembles a butterfly or a bow tie, hence the name.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Baked Bow Ties and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Bow Tie Pasta
• 2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until melted and well combined.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
6. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.