Bowtie pasta recipes come in all sorts of flavors—from creamy mushroom farfalle to bowtie pasta salad, there’s a recipe for everyone.

In my house, we love to challenge ourselves to not use recipes but it appears we no longer have the energy to think. With a cabinet full of farfalle, I went in search of bowtie pasta recipes. If you on the hunt for good farfalle ideas, here’s a few that piqued my interest.

Pasta with Peas, Feta and Dill by A Couple Cooks

This easy-peasy recipe showcases spring’s favorite ingredients. Lemon brightens each bite while feta adds a brineyness to the bowtie pasta. Not only is it ready in 30 minutes, it’s also vegetarian. Serve as a main or side dish.

BLT Pasta Salad by Life in the Lofthouse

Bacon, lettuce and tomato aren’t just for sandwiches anymore! This recipe turns the summer favorite into a bowtie pasta recipe by coating it all in creamy ranch dressing.

Black Tie Pasta by Leite’s Culinaria

Leite’s Culinaria gets fancy with their farfalle by adding caviar to it! In their words: it’s sassy and classy but it’s a simple dish calling for olive oil, just a touch of creme fraiche, black pepper and minced chives to mix into the pasta and cauliflower florets. To serve it correctly, drink it with Champagne.

Creamy Mushroom Pasta by Girl Gone Gourmet

Rich and creamy, Girl Gone Gourmet makes a case for pre-sliced mushrooms in her bowtie pasta recipe. This dish is simple enough for a weeknight dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes, but if you have a bottle of white wine on hand, you can turn it into a dinner party.

Pasta with Shrimp, Roasted Broccoli, Lemon and Parmesan by Andie Mitchell

Lemon and mayonnaise team up to take on roasted broccoli and shrimp for a matchup that can only top bowtie pasta. With a little salt and pepper and a lot of Parmesan cheese, you won’t be shy about serving seconds.

Broccoli Pasta Salad by Pics and Pastries

If ever there were a pasta salad designed for picnics, it’s this one. The crunch of sweet peppers and almond slivers is a nice departure from more traditional salads, but the cranberries’ sweet-tartness is a surprise, but the creamy ranch dressing keeps everything on track.

Farfalle Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach in a Creamy Tomato Sauce by Flourishing Foodie

This veggie-packed pasta plate is an elegant one-pot meal that will easily become a new family favorite. Flecks of green spinach and chunks of red tomato cling to the bowtie with the aid of the creamy sauce for a vegetarian meal you’ll make again and again.

Tuscan Pasta Salad by The Recipe Critic

This Tuscan Pasta Salad is as much of a feast for the eyes as it is for the belly. It’s got a rainbow of ingredients—sun dried tomatoes, peppers spinach, and olives—all tossed in a large pot of farfalle in a tangy dressing.

Farfalle with Cauliflower and Toasted Breadcrumbs by The Kitchn

This bowtie pasta recipe is full of surprises—before the cauliflower roasted with breadcrumbs (genius) and red pepper flakes to add crunch and spice, but to take the breadcrumbs to a flavorful level, they’re sauteed with anchovies. Brilliant.

Creamy Pasta with Salmon and Asparagus by Foodie Crush

Foodie crush takes “easy recipe” and whittles it down to “ridiculously simple” with this dish. She transforms leftover salmon into a one-dish meal that you can make and serve in under 30 minutes. 

Farfalle with Zucchini and Gorgonzola by Serious Eats

This recipe sits at the intersection of Fancy and Easy. What makes it unique are a couple of things. For easy eating, the zucchini is grated and cooked with the shallot, celery and garlic. The gorgonzola is cooked with the vegetables so it melts and oozes into a sauce. Excuse me. BRB.

Mushroom Stroganoff by Vegan Huggs

Even though this traditional pasta dish is creamy, it is, in fact, vegan (thanks to the vegan sour cream). And to make it truly vegan, it needs to be made with egg-free farfalle. It shouldn’t be too hard to find—just make sure to cook the pasta according to the package.

Easy One Pot Lasagna by Damn Delicious

This recipe has all the flavors of our favorite Italian casserole with all of the fun of farfalle. That means you get all the ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauces without the tedium of layering them. My family loves this one.

Fried Bowtie Pasta by Zag Left

This one doesn’t require a large skillet filled with veggies and cream sauce. Instead, that cooked pasta is going into a vat of hot oil. It’s a bit of a twist on the state fair favorite of fried raviolis.

Spicy Sausage Broccoli Pasta by Budget Bytes

It’s not often that you come across a spicy farfalle dish, but this one is. It gets it from the sausage, but for a little more heat, bloom the red pepper flakes in oil over medium high heat for a little more bite.