Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta Recipe
This easy Sausage Bow Tie Pasta is made with just 7 ingredients! This dinner is a one-pot wonder your whole family will love, and it's ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 lb. Italian sausage I used Diestel brand turkey Italian sausage
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms stemmed and sliced
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 8 ounces whole wheat bow tie pasta (aka farfalle), or sub with your favorite short cut pasta
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas thaw slightly if frozen
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 minutes.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb. Italian sausage
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the mushrooms. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms have browned and their liquid has evaporated.8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- Add the water and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the pasta and a pinch of salt and stir to combine.3 1/2 cups water, 8 ounces whole wheat bow tie pasta
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 11-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add the peas during the last 4-5 minutes of cooking time.1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- When the pasta is done, remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Adjust the seasoning as necessary and serve with additional parmesan cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Notes
- Pro tip: Store leftover Italian sausage pasta in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If the pasta seems dry, drizzle additional olive oil over the top before serving.
- You can substitute the basil with your favorite fresh herbs or use 1 teaspoon dried herbs.
- Substitute your favorite veggies, just bear in mind that vegetable cooking times vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 96g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 625mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g