Delicious Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta
Delicious Italian Sausage with Bow Tie Pasta is a vibrant and hearty dish that brings comfort to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features savory Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and perfectly cooked bow tie pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With each bite bursting with flavor, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers and onion; mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sliced sausage. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and sauté briefly.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Drain pasta and toss it into the skillet with the sausage mixture. Mix well and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg