Carino'S Bowtie Festival Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bowtie pasta (farfalle)
• 4 quarts water, for boiling
• 1 tablespoon salt, added to boiling water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, to prevent sticking after cooking
• Butter 4 tablespoons Unsalted, for creamy base
• Garlic 4 cloves Finely minced
• Onion 1 medium Finely chopped
• All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons For thickening the sauce
• Whole milk 2 cups Warm, for smooth texture
• Grated Parmesan 1 cup Freshly grated
• White sugar 1 teaspoon Balances savory taste
• Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon Freshly ground for flavor
• Salt To taste Adjust according to preference
• Fresh parsley, chopped (2 tablespoons)
• Toasted breadcrumbs (½ cup)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (¼ cup)
• Lemon zest (optional, 1 teaspoon)