# Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta

This Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta is easy and reminds me of something you would get at an Italian restaurant.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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)

## Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the olive oil.
4. Cook and crumble the sausage and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until cooked through and browned.
5. Add onion and garlic.
6. Cook until onion is tender.
7. Add the tomatoes and heavy cream.
8. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
9. Add the spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes.
10. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
11. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large skillet
- Ground Meat Chopper
- OXO Good Grips Nylon Spoon
- Calphalon Classic Nonstick Dutch Oven with Cover, 5 quart
- All-Clad Stainless Steel Multicooker with Perforated Steel Insert and Steamer Basket, 8-Quart, Silver
- Stainless 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/italian-sausage-with-bow-tie-pasta/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b7073378-50f0-4240-bd8f-e30ae014543c
- Extracted: 2026-01-25

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