Farfalle with Sausage Tomatoes and Cream
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Farfalle with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream—a weeknight pasta dish that delivers gourmet taste with minimal effort. This recipe combines tender farfalle pasta with savory Italian sausage, sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes, and a luscious tomato cream sauce. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, freshly grated Parmesan, and fragrant basil, each bite is a perfect balance of richness and freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy evenings yet elegant enough to impress dinner guests. Serve it with a crisp side salad or warm garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g farfalle pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 300 g Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 count garlic cloves, minced
- 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 10 g fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the skillet and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5–7 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices.
Add the tomato paste to the skillet and mix well to coat the sausage and tomatoes.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.3 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1334 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 555 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
