A hearty pasta dish with savory Italian sausage, bow tie pasta, and a rich tomato or creamy sauce.
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Calories: 540kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Large skillet
- colander
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 12 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14–16 oz)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet until softened.
- Add tomatoes, marinara, seasoning, and cream if using, then simmer.
- Return sausage and pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
Notes
Use spicy or sweet sausage depending on your preferred heat level.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 20mg