Sausage Bow Tie Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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340 grams bow tie pasta
→ Meat
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450 grams Italian sausage, casing removed
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
07 -
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
→ Sauce
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410 grams canned diced tomatoes
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120 millilitres chicken broth
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
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Grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Prepare bow tie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, and sauté until fully browned and cooked through. Transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
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Add diced onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Pour in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, dried basil, and dried oregano. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Return cooked sausage to the skillet. Combine thoroughly and simmer for 5–7 minutes to meld flavours. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Gently toss until the pasta is evenly coated in sauce and heated through.
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Plate immediately and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese as desired. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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Cook pasta until just al dente for ideal texture; avoid overcooking.
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Select high-quality Italian sausage to enhance depth of flavour.
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For a creamy finish, add a splash of heavy cream prior to serving.
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Integrate fresh spinach or kale at the end for added nutrients.
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For heat, use spicy Italian sausage or a pinch of red pepper flakes.