Description
This Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta recipe combines savory Italian sausage with a creamy tomato sauce, served over al dente bow tie pasta. It’s a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Bow Tie Pasta:
- 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
Sausage and Sauce:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (turkey or chicken sausage works too)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Sauté garlic and onion. Add tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer. Stir in cream, cheese, and return sausage. Toss with pasta.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Feel free to substitute with your favorite type of sausage.
- For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken sausage and low-fat cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage, Bow Tie Pasta, Creamy Tomato Sauce, Italian Dinner Recipe
