Description
A creamy and delicious Italian sausage bow tie pasta dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and add it to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked bow tie pasta to the skillet and toss to combine everything evenly. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream alternative.
- Add vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. Sauté them with the onion for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg