BOWTIE PASTA WITH PINK CREAM
SAUCE
 
1/2 lb. bacon
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 c. diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
28 oz. can Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 c. whipping cream
1/2 tsp. salt
12 oz. bowtie pasta
3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese

In heavy skillet over medium heat cook bacon, pepper flakes, onion and garlic and cook until onion is tender and bacon is done, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, cream and salt. Simmer until thickens slightly (sauce will be watery), about 14 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta. Add lots of Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with parsley.

recipe reviews
Bowtie Pasta with Pink Cream Sauce
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 Chris H (Florida) says:
Very good! I made it with linguine and served with some sauteed shrimp.

I did a few variations, though:

I squeezed the plum tomatoes in my hands to make them into small chunks, and didn't add the fluid from the can - I then let it reduce a bit before adding the cream, it was very thick and very, very, very flavorful.

I also used some dashes of white wine a few times, though in the first place only because I was distracted and had to cool the pan before the garlic would burn.

I forgot the cheese, and it was still amazing!
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 Mary Ann (United States) says:
My husband and I loved this! I didn't use the bacon or red pepper but I sauteed sliced portabella mushrooms and added them with the cream and tomatoes. I also used cheese tortellini instead of bowtie pasta..delicious!!
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 Nicole B (South Carolina) says:
Made it twice, came out great both times! I took it easy on the red pepper and the onion, and it still had enough kick to it. I highly recommend!
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 Danielle (Pennsylvania) says:
I cook very rarely, and found this super easy to make. I skipped the bacon, and added a little olive oil and white wine. I used turkey meatballs and fettuccini also. Delicious!
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 Angelina (Colorado) says:
This is an absolutely delicious plate! Followed recipe exactly, prefect flavor. I added baked salmon flaked on top with Parmesan cheese. All flavors combined to die for! Friends and family request this meal all the time.

 

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