Costa Bowties Small, 5 Pounds, 4 Per Case

Costa Bowties Small delivers a clean, product-focused experience with the flavor, texture, and everyday appeal shoppers expect from this item.

Uses

Pasta salads: Toss cooled bowties with vinaigrettes, fresh vegetables, olives, and proteins for colorful and filling cold salads that hold their shape without turning mushy.
Soup and broth pasta: Drop into minestrone, chicken soup, or Italian wedding soup where the small bowtie size fits comfortably on a spoon and absorbs broth flavor without overwhelming the bowl.
Baked pasta dishes: Layer with cheese sauce, marinara, or cream bases for baked casseroles; the ridged surface and pinched center trap sauce in every bite.
Primary plate pasta: Serve with pesto, Alfredo, Bolognese, or olive oil and garlic as a main course; the compact bowtie shape delivers a satisfying forkful every time.
Buffet and catering: Ideal for steam table service and large batch preparation because the small size reheats evenly and maintains texture under heat lamps.

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurants and diners serving pasta as a regular menu staple
• Caterers preparing large batch pasta salads or hot buffets
• School and institutional cafeterias needing consistent cook times and portion control
• Delis offering prepared pasta salads by the pound
• Home cooks who buy in bulk and want a dependable everyday pasta

Product Highlights

• Small bowtie (farfalle) shape for faster cooking and better sauce adherence
• Made by Costa Pasta Montana from quality durum wheat
• 5 pound packages offer manageable portions within a bulk case
• 4 packages per case, 20 pounds total for high volume kitchens
• Firm al dente texture that holds up to heavy sauces, baking, and cold preparations

Common Applications

Costa Bowties Small are a strong fit for Italian American menu staples like pasta primavera, creamy chicken bowtie bakes, and cold antipasto salads. The compact shape works well in brothy soups where a full size farfalle would be too large, and the pinched center catches chunky vegetable or meat sauces that smoother pasta shapes let slide off. For catering, the small bowtie is a practical base for Mediterranean pasta salad bars, pesto toss bowls, and make ahead baked ziti style casseroles that need to hold up through transport and reheating.

Preparation & Use

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the bowties, and stir occasionally. Small farfalle typically cook in 8 to 10 minutes to al dente; test a piece at the lower end since the smaller size cooks faster than standard bowties. Drain immediately and toss with sauce or rinse under cold water for salad applications. For baked dishes, undercook by about 2 minutes since the pasta will finish in the oven. One pound of dry Costa Bowties Small yields approximately 2.5 pounds cooked, enough for roughly 4 standard servings.