Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta

45 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. 2Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. 3Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  4. 4Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  5. 5Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  6. 6Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  7. 7Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil.
  8. 8Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil.
  9. 9Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil.
  10. 10Cook and crumble the sausage and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until cooked through and browned.
  11. 11Cook and crumble the sausage and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until cooked through and browned.
  12. 12Cook and crumble the sausage and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until cooked through and browned.
  13. 13Add onion and garlic.
  14. 14Add onion and garlic.
  15. 15Add onion and garlic.
  16. 16Cook until onion is tender.
  17. 17Cook until onion is tender.
  18. 18Cook until onion is tender.
  19. 19Add the tomatoes and heavy cream.
  20. 20Add the tomatoes and heavy cream.
  21. 21Add the tomatoes and heavy cream.
  22. 22Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  23. 23Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  24. 24Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  25. 25Add the spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  26. 26Add the spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  27. 27Add the spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  28. 28Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  29. 29Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  30. 30Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
  31. 31Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
  32. 32Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
  33. 33Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bow tie pasta
  • 12 oz bow tie pasta
  • 12 oz bow tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1 can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1 can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves, cut into thin strips
  • Fresh parsley, minced (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, minced (optional)
  • 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.