The Best Way to cook bow tie pasta
Hey there! Here's how to make awesome bow tie pasta (also called farfalle) in just a few simple steps:
- Fill a large pot with water (about 4 quarts of water for 1 pound of pasta)
- Add a tablespoon of salt to the water
- Bring the water to a full boil (you'll see lots of bubbles)
- Add your bow tie pasta
- Stir gently so the pasta doesn't stick together
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Test a piece - it should be 'al dente' (still slightly firm when you bite it)
- Drain in a colander but don't rinse!
Pro Tips:
- Don't add oil to the water - it prevents sauce from sticking later
- Save a cup of pasta water before draining - it's great for making sauces!
- 1 pound of bow ties usually feeds 6-8 people
Sources:
Barilla Pasta
Food Network Guide