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Close up of Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta showing the glossy reddish-orange tomato oil sauce and browned sausage edges.

Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta with Garlic Tomato Oil Sauce

This Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta features seared sausage rounds and tender farfalle in a glossy tomato-garlic oil sauce. A 30-minute weeknight dinner that is vibrant, savory, and perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta 454g
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage Links 454g, sliced into thick rounds
  • 2 large Red Bell Peppers Diced into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 60ml
  • 5 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste 30g
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 50g, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley 10g, finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet For searing sausage and tossing pasta.
  • 1 Large pasta pot To boil farfalle.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook farfalle in salted water until just under al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, sear sausage rounds in olive oil over medium-high heat until edges are deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté red bell peppers until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, stirring until the oil turns a bright reddish-orange.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup of pasta water and stir to emulsify into a glossy sauce. Toss in pasta and sausage until coated.

Notes

Always reserve more pasta water than you think you need to adjust sauce consistency.
Grate your Parmesan fresh for a better melting experience.