Spicy Bow Ties Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with our Spicy Bow Ties! This tangy and vibrant pasta dish is a quick and easy recipe, inspired by Cooking Light, featuring crisp-tender vegetables and a creamy, spicy kick. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 180.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Bow Ties

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How to Make Spicy Bow Ties

  1. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced sweet red pepper and frozen peas. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  3. Stir in the sliced green onions and sauté for another 30 seconds, until just softened.
  4. Remove the vegetable mixture from the heat and set aside to keep warm.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (start with 1/4 teaspoon and add more to taste), Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Set aside.
  6. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to a large serving bowl.
  8. Pour the vegetable mixture and the sour cream mixture over the pasta.
  9. Gently toss to combine.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Bow Ties!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

3g

Carbs

10g

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