Sausage Bow Tie Pasta

Name: Sausage Bow Tie Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; Shredded Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

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This easy sausage bow tie pasta recipe is fantastic for busy weeknights. Whip it together with simple but tasty ingredients, and it will feed the whole family in just a few simple steps.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage with onion and pepper flakes over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain.
Stir in tomatoes, cream, salt and basil; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta; heat through. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 751 calories, 44g fat (21g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 989mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.

We often have our favorite pasta when company comes over, and I’ve shared this Italian sausage recipe several times. Now many of my friends make it for their families, too. —Janelle Moore, Auburn, Washington

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