Creamy Bowtie Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
Creamy Bowtie Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
ingredients
- 12 oz farfalle pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- 3.
Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and sauté until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5.
Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring until combined and warmed through.
- 6.
Combine the cooked pasta with the sausage and spinach mixture, adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired creamy consistency is achieved.
- 7.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and gently fold in the grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- 8.
Garnish with fresh basil if desired and savor every comforting bite of your creamy farfalle pasta!
