White Tie Pasta

SERVES: 4

PREP: 6 Min

COOK TIME: 15 Min

Bow tie pasta combines with Alfredo sauce to make this a true White Tie Pasta. Even those it's a simple recipe, the pine nuts and other ingredients give it a fancy flair.

What You'll Need

8 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked
8 bacon slices, cut into pieces
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced scallions (green onions)
1 (10-ounce) container refrigerated Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (see Tip)
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

What to Do

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.
Add artichokes, mushrooms, and scallions to skillet; cook 5 minutes over medium-high heat until tender. Stir in bacon.
Combine pasta, Alfredo sauce, artichoke mixture, pine nuts, and pepper in large bowl. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Take the time to toast the pine nuts for this recipe. Toasting helps them stay crisp and enhances their rich, delicate flavor. To toast pine nuts, simply place them in a dry skillet over medium heat, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.