Description
Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. This easy-to-make recipe features tender bow tie pasta tossed in a rich, savory sauce with juicy Italian sausage and colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this meal promises to delight your taste buds and create cherished memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (or mild, if preferred)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook bow tie pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add crumbled sausage; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers; sauté until tender (about 3 minutes).
- Add canned tomatoes and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg