Bowties with Italian Sausage in a Cream Basil Sauce

Health score
17%
Bowties with Italian Sausage in a Cream Basil Sauce
30 min.
6
783kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make main dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouthwatering Bowties with Italian Sausage in a Cream Basil Sauce! This recipe is not only flavorful and satisfying but also comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or when you're short on time.

This dish serves six and clocks in at around 783 calories per serving, providing a hearty and well-balanced meal. The star of the show is, of course, the bow tie pasta, which is cooked to al dente perfection and then tossed in a rich, creamy sauce that's bursting with the flavors of fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic. But what truly elevates this recipe is the addition of Johnsonville® Sweet Italian Sausage, which adds a delightful depth of flavor and a touch of spice thanks to the red pepper flakes.

To make this dish, you'll need just a handful of ingredients, many of which you likely already have in your pantry or fridge. And with only a few simple steps, you'll be on your way to a delicious, restaurant-quality meal that your whole family will love. So why wait? Grab your frying pan, wooden spoon, and apron, and let's get cooking! Whether you're serving this Bowties with Italian Sausage in a Cream Basil Sauce as a main course or alongside a crisp salad and some crusty bread, one thing's for sure: you're in for a treat.

Ingredients

  • cups farfalle pasta 
  • 1.5 cups canned tomatoes fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 19 oz sausage sweet italian johnsonville® (casings removed)
  • 1.5 cups cream light
  • Tbsp olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • 0.5 tsp pepper red
  • 0.5 tsp salt 
  • servings parmesan fresh with a sprinkle of basil or shaved parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  3. Add decased sausage to skillet and crumble with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  4. Add red pepper flakes and continue sautéing until sausage is no longer pink.
  5. Add onion and garlic to skillet and continue until onion softens. Stir in tomatoes and salt,(if using fresh tomatoes sauté 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 Facts

Calories783kcal
Protein15.3%
Fat68.4%
Carbs16.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.67
Glycemic Load
11.1
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.596956760987%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:783.1kcal
39.15%
Fat:59.69g
91.83%
Saturated Fat:27.36g
170.98%
Carbohydrates:32.01g
10.67%
Net Carbohydrates:29.55g
10.75%
Sugar:4.37g
4.85%
Cholesterol:154.95mg
51.65%
Sodium:1436.3mg
62.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.05g
60.09%
Selenium:48.96µg
69.94%
Phosphorus:455.97mg
45.6%
Calcium:449.5mg
44.95%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.24%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.65%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.39%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.52%
Vitamin A:1124.96IU
22.5%
Vitamin B3:4.34mg
21.68%
Vitamin B12:1.3µg
21.61%
Zinc:3.23mg
21.54%
Potassium:591.57mg
16.9%
Vitamin K:16.72µg
15.93%
Magnesium:61.19mg
15.3%
Copper:0.3mg
15.11%
Iron:2.67mg
14.85%
Vitamin E:2.14mg
14.24%
Vitamin C:9.54mg
11.56%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.77%
Fiber:2.46g
9.83%
Folate:28.92µg
7.23%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.39%