Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta

Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta

from lovebakesgoodcakes.com
45 min
6 servings

This Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta is easy - and reminds me of something you would get at an Italian restaurant. Our family loves it … and I hope yours does too!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bow tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped (28 oz. )
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves (cut into thin strips)
  • Fresh parsley (minced (optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet add the olive oil then cook and crumble the sausage and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until cooked through and browned. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Add the spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.