Sausage and Bow Ties
Get ready to elevate your pasta night with this comforting and flavorful Sausage and Bow Ties recipe! Featuring tender bow tie pasta, savory Italian sausage, and a creamy Parmesan-infused sauce, this dish is the perfect blend of indulgence and simplicity. The rich, velvety sauce is enhanced with garlic, onion, and a hint of chicken broth for depth, while crushed red pepper flakes add an optional spicy kick. Finished with fresh parsley, this one-pan wonder comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it as a hearty main course and don’t forget to sprinkle extra Parmesan for an irresistible finish. Perfect keywords for enticing searches like “easy pasta recipes,” “sausage pasta dinner,” and “creamy bow tie pasta.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the skillet by adding the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer for 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and butter, mixing until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet along with the drained bow tie pasta. Toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot. Optionally, sprinkle extra Parmesan on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.7 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.1 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 653 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 8112 mg | 353% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.0 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 148.7 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 1690 mg | 36% | |
*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.
