Description
Italian Sausage With Bow Tie Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine right to your dinner table. This hearty meal features savory Italian sausage paired with tender bow tie pasta, all enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce enriched with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying and flavorful dish that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (turkey or chicken sausage works too)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce; season with red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
- Reduce heat and mix in heavy cream; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta into the skillet, tossing gently to coat with sauce.
- Finish by stirring in Parmesan cheese, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg