Description
Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any table. This quick and easy recipe features savory Italian sausage, tender bow tie pasta, and fresh vegetables, all simmered in a delicious tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends, this meal is sure to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onion for about 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Crumble the Italian sausage into the skillet; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and canned diced tomatoes, letting it simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a separate pot; cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 10 minutes).
- Drain pasta (reserve some starchy water) and combine it with the sausage and tomato mixture in the skillet. Toss well.
- Add torn basil and freshly grated Parmesan before serving. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute bow tie pasta with your favorite shape or add veggies like spinach for extra nutrition. For a vegetarian option, use plant-based sausage or sautéed mushrooms instead.