Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta
Directions
- 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 2Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- 3Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil.
- 4Cook and crumble the sausage and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until cooked through and browned.
- 5Add onion and garlic.
- 6Cook until onion is tender.
- 7Add the tomatoes and heavy cream.
- 8Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- 9Add the spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes.
- 10Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
- 11Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup packed spinach leaves, cut into thin strips
- Fresh parsley, minced (optional)
Equipment
large potlarge skilletGround Meat ChopperOXO Good Grips Nylon SpoonCalphalon Classic Nonstick Dutch Oven with Cover, 5 quartAll-Clad Stainless Steel Multicooker with Perforated Steel Insert and Steamer Basket, 8-Quart, SilverStainless Steel 5-Quart Colander
Tips
- Use whatever kind of Italian sausage you prefer – mild, sweet, or hot. Turkey Italian sausage can also be used.
- If using Italian sausage with casings, cut the casings open and use the ground meat.
- For every 1 cup of heavy cream, melt 1/4 cup of butter and slowly whisk in 3/4 cup milk as a substitute.
- Leftovers are great reheated for lunch the next day.
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