Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring bowtie pasta, smoked sausage, and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook bowtie pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet with the onion and garlic. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Mix Everything Together: Add the cooked pasta and sausage back into the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the cheesy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional cheese or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce after cooking the garlic.
- You can substitute the smoked sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or use spicy sausage.
- To make the dish vegetarian, omit the sausage and add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving