Creamy Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Tomato: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bow tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and red pepper flakes; cook, breaking up the sausage, until browned.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until the onion softens.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and salt. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful pasta dish!

Nutrition

• Calories: 656 kcal
• Fat Content: 42 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 1088 mg
• Protein Content: 20 g
• Cholesterol Content: 111 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 51 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 20 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g