Description
A delicious and hearty Italian dish featuring bow tie pasta and flavorful Italian sausage, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble it into the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked bow tie pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sausage mixture.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage instead of pork sausage.
- Add a cup of spinach or kale to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrients and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg