Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta: 1 Flavor-Packed Skillet That’s Weeknight-Ready
A comforting pasta dish featuring bow tie pasta, savory Italian sausage, and a rich tomato cream sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain.
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In a large skillet, heat oil and cook sausage until browned.
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Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 10 minutes.
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Stir in cream. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
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Toss in pasta and Parmesan. Add pasta water as needed.
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Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Use mild or spicy sausage to suit your taste. Add spinach or bell peppers for more veggies. Store leftovers up to 4 days.