A creamy pasta dish made with Italian sausage, bowtie pasta, and Parmesan cream sauce.
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Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Large skillet
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 16 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Italian sausage in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes if using, then stir in cream and Italian seasoning.
- Add pasta and Parmesan, toss until coated, and season to taste.
Notes
Adjust spice level by choosing mild or spicy sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 20mg