Description
A delightful dish of bow tie pasta in a rich creamy sauce with savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Sautéing diced onions or bell peppers with the sausage can enhance flavor. Substitute different pasta shapes or use chicken/turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg