How long to cook butterfly pasta (farfalle)?

Farfalle (otherwise they are called butterflies or bows) cook for 12 minutes. To do this, put the pasta in a large saucepan with plenty of salted boiling water, pour in the bows, wait for the boil and cook for 10 minutes. For especially large and thick bows, increase the cooking time to 15 minutes.

How to cook farfalle

Products Dry farfalle – 250 grams Salt – 1 tablespoon Water – 2.5 liters Vegetable oil – 1 teaspoon How to cook farfalle 1. Pour 2.5 liters of water into the pan and put on fire. 2. When the water boils, salt the water and pour in the oil. 3. Pour farfalle into boiling water, mix in water. 4. Cook the farfalle without a lid at a moderate boil for 12 minutes. 5. Drain the water by pouring pasta-bows into a colander. When the water drains, the bows are ready to eat.

Tasty Facts

The cost of pasta-bows in Moscow (as of June 2020) is from 70 rubles / 400 grams, depending on the quality composition, quirkiness of shape and color. Farfalle calorie content – 347-355 kcal / 100 grams. The best bow pasta is made from durum wheat. Boiled farfarella can be served with sauce: tomato , Bolognese , Carbonara , cheese sauce . As seasonings, basil, oregano, ginger, chili, turmeric, black pepper are perfect for farfalle pasta. Spices in pasta must be added when heated in a pan.

How to make salad with bows

Products Red onion – half an average head Boiled farfalle – 250 grams Fresh cucumbers – 2 pieces Bulgarian pepper – 1 piece Parmesan cheese – 50 grams Canned corn – 100 grams Salt – a pinch Ground black pepper – a pinch Olive oil – 1 tablespoon Dill – a few sprigs How to make salad with bows1. Cook pasta in salted water, put in a colander. 2. Peel the onion from the husk and chop finely. 4. Put the onion in a bowl, pour over with oil, sprinkle with black pepper, mix, cover and leave for 15 minutes. 5. Wash and clean the pepper from the stalk and seeds. 6. Cucumbers, if the skin is thick or bitter, it is recommended to peel. 7. Cucumbers and peppers cut into cubes, put in a bowl. 8. Open a jar of corn, add to cucumbers and peppers. 9. Add pasta and stir. 10. Add onion with oil and mix. 11. Wash the dill, dry and chop finely. 12. Rub Parmesan on a fine grater. Serve salad sprinkled with dill and grated cheese.