Fried bowtie pasta is a simple, crispy and delicious way to spice up a bowl of dip. They're the perfect bite-size tasty surprise that are coated in parmesan crusted breadcrumbs and Creole seasoning for a crunchy snack.

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The first time I came across these tasty little morsels at Copelands of New Orleans, a famous chain of restaurants in Louisiana.

They serve these with a yummy spinach artichoke dip. I wanted to make these to go with my Crawfish Dip though, they're perfect for any favorite dip.

What makes this recipe so yummy

• They're easy to make and use your regular pantry staples so should be easy to whip up at any time.
• You can use up your leftover pasta any time and make this crispy snack.
• It's fun snack ideas that can be made for any party. Any time you would normally use tortilla chips, you can use these as a great snack.

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

• Bowtie Pasta (farfalle pasta)
• All Purpose Flour
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Eggs
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Plain Breadcrumbs
• Creole Seasoning
• Parmesan Cheese
• Cooking Oil (enough to fry) - canola oil, peanut oil or vegetable oil

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

Recipe walkthrough: Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Step 1: Boil bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente (about 8 minutes) then drain pasta using a colander.
• Step 2: Place pasta on a tray with paper towels to dry and pat dry with more paper towels.
• Step 3: Add dry bowtie pasta to a large mixing bowl and add flour, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix well so all noodles are coated evenly.
• Step 4: Add cream and eggs to one large mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and Creole seasoning to another. Mix well.

• Step 5: Dredge the floured pasta through the cream and egg mixture then the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat until all pasta has been coated.
• Step 6: Deep fry (in batches) in 350°F oil for a few minutes, until a deep golden brown.
• Step 7: Using a slotted spoon remove from the hot oil and place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels in a single layer, to drain.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

• Seasoned Breadcrumbs - instead of plain bread crumbs you could use Italian seasoning type.
• Sour Cream - use sour cream in place of the heavy cream for a deeper flavor.
• Black Pepper - try adding to the seasoning.
• Italian Dressing - Instead of a cream and egg mixture to dredge try using Italian dressing instead.
• Taco Seasoning - give these bow ties a Mexican flavor and use Taco seasoning instead.
• Olive oil - make a little healthier by shallow frying in olive oil.
• Cream Cheese - soften cream cheese and mix with a little milk instead of the cream and egg.
• Red pepper flakes - if you like some heat add red pepper flakes to the crumb.
• Sesame Seeds - add sesame seeds to the breadcrumbs.
• Spicy Creole Seasoning - you can get this seasoning in a more bold, spicy flavor.
• Fresh Herbs - add your favorite to the crumbs.

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Necessary gear: Equipment

I use my Dutch Oven for frying, as it can be a nice even heat. It's great for frying. You could use an electric fryer though if you prefer.

I have some affiliate links in the recipe card below, for the equipment I used to make this fried bowtie pasta recipe

How to store leftovers

Store in an airtight container with a little paper towel to avoid moisture, store in the refrigerator. To reheat, I have found best results using an air fryer. Or you could use an oven at a high temperature for a few minutes.

Mel's kitchen notes

Don't forget about this fried pasta recipe when you have leftover pasta. It works great for any shape pasta (maybe except spaghetti.

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Try these Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls too, or Homemade Corn Nuggets they're delicious.

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