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    Published Sep 27, 2019 (Updated Jan 25, 2023) by Heather Bilyeu

    Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta

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    You won't be able to resist this Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta! Every bite is bursting with flavor and it will have your taste buds dancing!

    Friends.....when would you ever turn down a pasta recipe? I mean truly. The answer is never and if you're coming up with excuses just stop because you know deep down all you would want to do is jump headfirst into a big bowl of carbs covered in sauce. Spicy sausage bowtie pasta is going to be your friend. 🙂

    all ingredients for Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta recipe in clear bowls on top of counter

    Good thing I have the perfect cure for your craving! Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta is a flavor explosion in your mouth and you quite possibly may have self-control issues when it comes to this dish.

    Spicy sausage, asparagus, juicy tomatoes, pasta, spinach, a light sauce all melted together with parmesan cheese and topped with fresh basil.

    Yep. Sign me up!

    Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta in a blue pot and white plate on a white table

    Ingredients Needed for Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta

    • Italian Sausage
    • Cherry Tomatoes
    • Asparagus
    • Spinach
    • Onion
    • Pasta
    • Garlic Cloves
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Half & Half or Cream
    • Butter
    • EVOO
    • Fresh Basil
    • Salt & Pepper to taste
    • Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes 

    How to Make Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta

    This is a one-pot meal! AKA no clean up. Bless!

    You will need an extra-large skillet because this recipe feeds a crowd. Prep all your veggies while the sausage is browning so you are ready to go when it is finished.

    1. Place a pot of heavily salted water on the stove and bring to a boil. Add in pasta and cook for 5-7 minutes or until just under al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water for later.
    2. In a large cast-iron skillet, add in sausage and cook until browned, making sure to break into bite-size pieces.
    3. Remove the sausage and place on a plate lined with paper towels to cool. 
    4. In the same skillet add the butter & olive oil and onion and saute for 5 minutes until it starts to get tender. Then add in the minced garlic cloves and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    5. Add in the cherry tomatoes that have been halved and quartered and turn the heat to medium. Let cook for about 7-10 minutes until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst. Chop the asparagus into quarters and add to the skillet - cook for 3 minutes.
    6. Add in 1 cup of pasta water and 2 tablespoons of half and half or cream. Stir together then add in cooked pasta and sausage. Toss together so everything is coated with the tomato sauce.
    7. Add the spinach then top with a lid to let wilt for 2-3 minutes. Once wilted, stir everything together and add the parmesan cheese. Add more cream or pasta water if more liquid is needed and cover to let cook for just a couple more minutes.
    8. Add salt & pepper to taste and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
    9. Remove from heat and top with fresh basil and more parmesan if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    This is tossed together with a light and simple tomato sauce that comes together with reserved pasta water and a splash of cream. The cream adds just a touch of richness without loading the whole dish up in a heavy cream-based sauce.

    close up bite shot on a fork of Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta

    Make this for your next dinner party served with a huge side salad and your guests will be begging for more. It also makes great leftovers and can be enjoyed for up to 3-4 days (I would suggest eating the leftovers with a fork straight out of the container cold while standing at the kitchen counter...just a thought 😉 ).

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    Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta


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    • Author: Heather
    • Total Time: 45 mins
    • Yield: 8-10 1x
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    You won't be able to resist this Spicy Sausage Bowtie Pasta! Every bite is bursting with flavor and it will have your taste buds dancing!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound Italian Sausage
    • 16 Ounces Cherry Tomatoes
    • 1 Bunch of Asparagus
    • 2-3 Cups Spinach
    • ½ Onion
    • 1 Pound Pasta
    • 3 Garlic Cloves
    • 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
    • 2-4 Tablespoons Half & Half or Cream
    • ½ - 1 Cup Pasta Water - reserved
    • 1 Tablespoon Butter
    • 1 Tablespoon EVOO
    • 1-2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil
    • Salt & Pepper to taste
    • Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes 

    Instructions

    1. Place a pot of heavily salted water on the stove and bring to a boil. Add in pasta and cook for 5-7 minutes or until just under al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water for later.
    2. In a large cast iron skillet, add in sausage and cook until browned, making sure to break into bite-size pieces.
    3. Remove the sausage and place on a plate lined with paper towels to cool. 
    4. In the same skillet add the butter & olive oil and onion and saute for 5 minutes until it starts to get tender. Then add in the minced garlic cloves and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    5. Add in the cherry tomatoes that have been halved and quartered and turn the heat to medium. Let cook for about 7-10 minutes until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst. Chop the asparagus into quarters and add to the skillet - cook for 3 minutes.
    6. Add in 1 cup of pasta water and 2 tablespoons of half and half or cream. Stir together then add in cooked pasta and sausage. Toss together so everything is coated with the tomato sauce.
    7. Add the spinach then top with a lid to let wilt for 2-3 minutes. Once wilted, stir everything together and add the parmesan cheese. Add more cream or pasta water if more liquid is needed and cover to let cook for just a couple more minutes.
    8. Add salt & pepper to taste and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
    9. Remove from heat and top with fresh basil and more parmesan if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • You can use just ½ of the sausage for this dish or up to the whole pound - depending on your preference.
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Category: Pasta
    • Method: Cooking
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 424
    • Sugar: 3.4 g
    • Sodium: 569.9 mg
    • Fat: 19.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 38.3 g
    • Fiber: 2.5 g
    • Protein: 24.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 65.1 mg

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