Description
Creamy, savory, and loaded with robust Italian flavors, Bow Ties with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream is a satisfying main course that’s perfect for busy weeknights or easy entertaining. Tender bow tie pasta is tossed in a luscious sauce of sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, and heavy cream, finished with a hint of red pepper and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
Sausage and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Finishing Touch
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Brown the Sausage: In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled sweet Italian sausage and red pepper flakes. Cook and break up the sausage until evenly browned.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Continue cooking until the onion turns tender and translucent, releasing its sweetness.
- Simmer the Sauce: Add the chopped Italian-style plum tomatoes, heavy cream, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to combine, then let the mixture simmer gently until the sauce thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Stir everything gently to fully coat the pasta and heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle minced fresh parsley over the finished dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or use hot Italian sausage.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though the result will be less creamy.
- Don’t skip draining the tomatoes—excess liquid can make the sauce watery.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 656
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1088mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 111mg