The 5-Ingredient Bowtie Pasta Fans Call 'Worth Every Minute'

Bowtie pasta just got a whole lot more exciting with these clever, speedy recipes that make dinnertime a breeze. These dishes come together with only five ingredients but pack a punch in flavor—expect requests for seconds! Trust me, they're worth every minute.

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Updated on Mon, 27 Apr 2026

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Bowtie pasta coated in pesto sauce with chicken and tomatoes, a delicious Italian-American meal. Save
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Pesto Chicken Bowtie Pasta

Bowtie pasta coated in pesto sauce with chicken and tomatoes, a delicious Italian-American meal.
Bowtie pasta coated in pesto sauce with chicken and tomatoes, a delicious Italian-American meal. | fordishes.com

Creamy basil pesto coats tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and cherry tomatoes for a bright one-pan dinner the whole family loves.

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Mozzarella Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties

Creamy mozzarella garlic butter chicken bowties, perfectly cooked, with melted cheese and fresh parsley garnish.
Creamy mozzarella garlic butter chicken bowties, perfectly cooked, with melted cheese and fresh parsley garnish. | fordishes.com

This was so creamy and delicious! My kids gobbled it up and begged for seconds. Will definitely make again. —Jess

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