Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta 🍝🌿✨

A savory, comforting pasta dish with juicy Italian sausage, tender bow tie pasta, and a tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bow tie pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Optional: grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it into chunks, and cook until browned.
3. Add Aromatics: Stir in diced onion and garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Make Sauce: Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
5. Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss until pasta is coated with sauce and sausage is evenly distributed.
6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes
• Servings: 4–6

Tip: For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream before serving.