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Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta—a hearty, flavorful dish with savory sausage, tender pasta, and a touch of sweetness from the bell peppers.
Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
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12 oz (340g) bow tie pasta (farfalle)
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1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, casings removed if needed)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional, for extra sauce)
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ cup chicken broth (or pasta water)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (+ extra for serving)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Cook the pasta: Boil bow tie pasta in salted water until al dente (about 10-12 mins). Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
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Brown the sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add sausage, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until browned (5-6 mins). Remove and set aside.
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Sauté veggies: In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Cook 3-4 mins until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Combine everything: Return sausage to the skillet. Stir in diced tomatoes (if using), Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. Simmer 2-3 mins.
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Toss with pasta: Add cooked pasta and toss well. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
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Finish with cheese: Stir in Parmesan, then season with salt & pepper.
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Garnish & serve: Top with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.
Variations:
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Creamy version: Stir in ½ cup heavy cream or marinara sauce.
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Extra veggies: Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
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Spicier kick: Use hot Italian sausage or extra red pepper flakes.
This dish is quick, flavorful, and satisfying—perfect for weeknight dinners! Let me know if you’d like any adjustments. 😊🍝
