Description
Delicious Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender bow tie pasta with savory Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce. This vibrant recipe captures the essence of Italy at your dinner table, making it perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. The delightful aromas will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 14 ounces Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add bow tie pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add sliced Italian sausage to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes until browned.
- Stir in chopped red bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in canned diced tomatoes along with dried oregano. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add cooked bow tie pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated in sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg