Description
Indulge in the savory flavors of this Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta dish. With a creamy tomato-based sauce, tender pasta, and seasoned Italian sausage, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces bow tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- ½ cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the bow tie pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sear the Sausage: Brown the Italian sausage in olive oil until cooked through.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Make the Sauce: Add tomatoes, cream, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss in the pasta, stir in Parmesan until melted, and garnish with herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with spinach, mushrooms, or alternative proteins based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
