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Johnny Carino's Bowtie Festival

A creamy pasta delight with grilled chicken, bacon, and a luxurious sauce that rivals the restaurant original!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 651 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
  • 1/8 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon
  • 1/4 cup diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced, cooked chicken
  • 1 ounce heavy (whipping) cream
  • 1 jar Ragu Alfredo sauce (I got the Cheesy kind)
  • 1/8 cup Asiago cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 10 ounces pre-cooked Bowtie pasta

Instructions

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  1. In a heated sauté pan, combine butter, garlic, onions, bacon, tomatoes, chicken, and spice mixture.
  2. When onions begin to turn translucent, add heavy cream and Asiago cheese.
  3. Once cheese and cream have reduced by half, add Alfredo sauce and bowtie pasta. Toss until well combined and remove from the heat.
  4. Allow the pasta to cool for a few minutes so the cheese and sauce can thicken.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use a high-quality Alfredo sauce or make your own from scratch. The dish tastes even better when the pasta is cooked just shy of al dente, as it will continue to cook slightly when mixed with the hot sauce. For an extra flavor boost, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and add it to the sauce – the starch helps the sauce adhere better to the pasta.

Nutrition Information

Calories 651kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 1287mg (54%) Potassium 220mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 375IU (8%) Vitamin C 1.6mg (2%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 651

% Daily Value*

Calories 651kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 1287mg 54%
Potassium 220mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 375IU 8%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.