Description
Italian Sausage With Bow Tie Pasta is a delightful, hearty dish that brings the comforting flavors of Italy to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features tender bow tie pasta tossed in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with Italian sausage, garlic, and fresh herbs. Topped with creamy Parmesan cheese, each bite is a satisfying experience that the whole family will enjoy. Quick to prepare and versatile, you can easily customize it with healthier sausage options or add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition. Indulge in this delectable meal tonight and savor the warm, inviting flavors of homemade Italian comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or turkey/chicken sausage)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add bow tie pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the sausage until browned; remove from skillet. Sauté garlic and onion in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Mix everything: Return sausage to skillet; add cooked pasta and toss to coat well.
- Serve warm topped with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg