How to Make Bowties with Italian Sausage in a Cream Basil Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and flavorful pasta dish to add to your recipe repertoire, look no further than bowties with Italian sausage in a cream basil sauce. This dish boasts robust flavors, creamy textures, and a beautiful presentation that is sure to impress any dinner guest. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply craving an indulgent meal, this recipe is a perfect choice.

The star ingredient in this dish is the Italian sausage, which adds a rich and savor...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups bow-tie pasta
  • 1 (19.76 ounce) package Johnsonville® Italian Sweet Sausage Links, casings removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups light cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add decased sausage to skillet and crumble with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add red pepper flakes and continue sauteing until sausage is no longer pink. Add onion and garlic to skillet and continue until onion softens. Stir in tomatoes and salt, (if using fresh tomatoes saute them for 3 minutes until softened) then add light cream and parmesan cheese; simmer gently until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Stir in the cooked pasta and basil and heat through, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 1009mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 224mg