Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of Italian sausage with bow tie pasta, where savory sausage meets tender pasta in a zesty sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings alike. With vibrant colors and robust flavors, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings loved ones together. Get ready to savor every delightful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the Italian sausage until browned and crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a pot; cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Gently fold the cooked pasta into the sausage sauce. If too dry, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (1-2 minutes). Serve hot topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg