How to Make Sausage and Bow-Tie Pasta Florentine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Picture this: a cozy evening at home, the smell of savory Italian sausage sizzling in a pan, and a creamy, flavorful pasta dish bubbling away on the stove. That's exactly what you'll get with this delicious recipe for Sausage and Bow-Tie Pasta Florentine. This dish is the perfect combination of hearty, satisfying comfort food and vibrant, fresh flavors, making it a wonderful option for a family dinner or a special meal for friends.

The star of this recipe is the Italian sausage, which...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage links
  • 1 (12 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Place the sausage links onto a broiler pan, and broil in the preheated oven until the sausage is crispy on the outside and no longer pink on the inside, about 8 minutes. Turn the sausage once as it cooks.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bow-tie pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot along with the spinach; keep warm over medium-low heat.
  • Heat the olive oil in a separate pot over medium heat, and stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 3 minutes. Add the Alfredo sauce and black pepper, then bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cut the cooked sausage into bite-sized pieces, and add to the simmering Alfredo sauce along with the pasta and spinach. Stir until the pasta is hot and well coated with the sauce.
  • Nutrition

    625 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 1252mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 435mg