You don't need fettuccine to enjoy an Alfredo sauce. Bow-Tie pasta works just as well. You will need the following:

• 50 ml or 1/4 cup of butter
• 375 ml or 1-1/2 cups of whipping cream
• 450g or 1 lb of bow-tie pasta
• 125 ml or 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese

Melt the butter with the cream and keep them warm. Cook the bow-tie pasta to your taste. Drain the pasta and then return it to the pot. Add parmesan cheese to the pasta and toss for about a minute. Now add the butter and cream mixture. Continue to toss or stir for about another minute or until the sauce thickens. Cheese lovers will then serve pasta topped with additional cheese.

Farfalle (Bow-Ties) and Artichokes.

The avalibilty of fresh artichokes will allow you to make this dish year round. You will need the following:

• 1/2 lb. bow tie pasta
• 1 medium onion
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. fresh shrimp
• 1 lb. fresh artichokes, trimmed, steamed and quartered
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
• 6 springs of fresh tyme
• 3/4 cup of shredded or finely diced  smoked mozzarella chees
• 3/4 cup grated parmigano-Reggiano chesse
• Freashly ground pepper and salt to taste
• 2 tsps chopped fresh parsley

Cook your pasta to your taste. We suggest you follow the instructions on the package. While the pasta is cooking sauté the onion in olive oil over a medium heat for about five minuites, until it becomes translucent. Now add your shrimp and artichokes and cook for another minute. Add your white wine, turning the heat up to evaporate the alcohol. This should take about 2 minutes. Once evaporated reudce the heat to medium and add the chicken stock.

Drain your pasta well, then add the shrimp and artichokes. Strip the tyme leaves and then add them to the pasta. Garnish with smoked mozzarella, parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, black pepper and parsely. Toss well, check your seasoning, add more if necessary. This should serve six as a light main dish or first course.

Feel free to make any changes. You can use the same technique to cook other ingredents for your bow tie pasta.