Italian Sausage With Bow Tie Pasta

Italian Sausage With Bow Tie Pasta

from succulentrecipes.com
Dinner
4 servings
500 kcal / serving

Italian Sausage With Bow Tie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food—a hearty, flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The bold and savory flavors of Italian sausage pair beautifully with tender bow tie pasta, creating a satisfying and delicious meal that’s sure to please the whole family. Tossed in a rich tomato-based sauce and accented with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, this dish brings Italian-inspired flavors to your table with ease.

Ingredients

  • 12 ozbow tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 lbitalian sausage (turkey or chicken sausage works too)
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 smallonion, finely chopped
  • 1can crushed tomatoes
  • 1can tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
  • ½ cupheavy cream or half-and-half
  • ¼ cupgrated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh basil, chopped, for garnish
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

Cook the pasta:

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the sauce:

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), and Italian seasoning. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Combine everything:

  1. 1

    Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

  2. 2

    Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Add the drained bow tie pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.

Serve:

  1. 1

    Sprinkle the dish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve warm and enjoy!