Bowties With Italian Sausage In A Cream Basil Sauce

Name: Bowties With Italian Sausage In A Cream Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 19 ounces Johnsonville Sweet Italian Sausage Links removed from casing*, *Cut sausage link end to end, about three-quarters of the way through. Flip sausage link over, grasp casing and pull off.; 3 cups bowtie pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup onion diced; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups light cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated; 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped; fresh basil *garnish with a sprinkle of, or shaved Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

19 ounces Johnsonville Sweet Italian Sausage Links removed from casing*, *Cut sausage link end to end, about three-quarters of the way through. Flip sausage link over, grasp casing and pull off.
3 cups bowtie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes
1 1/2 cups light cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
fresh basil *garnish with a sprinkle of, or shaved Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat add decased sausage to skillet and crumble with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
3
Add red pepper flakes and continue sauteing until sausage is no longer pink.
4
Add onion and garlic to skillet and continue until onion softens.
5
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).
6
Stir in the cooked pasta and basil, and heat through, about 3 minutes.
7
If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh basil or shaved Parmesan cheese.

1107

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 19 ounces Johnsonville Sweet Italian Sausage Links removed from casing*, *Cut sausage link end to end, about three-quarters of the way through. Flip sausage link over, grasp casing and pull off., 3 cups bowtie pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Bowties With Italian Sausage In A Cream Basil Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!