Description
Hearty italian sausage with bow tie pasta delivers a comforting blend of flavors from Italian cuisine. Spicy sausage, perfectly cooked pasta, and fresh herbs create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (lb) / 454 grams Italian sausage
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (oz) / 340 grams bow tie pasta
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare bow tie pasta according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Drain and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Crumble Italian sausage into the pan, cooking until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer sausage to a separate plate, leaving residual oil in the skillet. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, about 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the vegetable mixture, stirring rapidly to prevent burning. Cook for 30-45 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, dried basil, and oregano into the skillet. Stir ingredients thoroughly and allow mixture to reach a gentle simmer.
- Reintegrate cooked sausage into the sauce, reducing heat and letting components meld together for 5-6 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Incorporate drained bow tie pasta directly into the skillet, tossing meticulously to ensure even sauce distribution.
- Plate immediately, topping with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for added richness and presentation.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection Choose high-quality bow tie pasta for better texture and ensure it’s cooked al dente to maintain a slight firmness.
- Sausage Selection Opt for fresh Italian sausage with robust flavors, removing casings for more even crumbling and better integration with sauce.
- Vegetable Versatility Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consider adding zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition and color.
- Flavor Enhancement Deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine after cooking sausage to capture additional depth and richness in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg