Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 pound (about 450 grams) mild Italian pork sausage with casing removed
– 3 cloves garlic chopped
– 1 pound (about 450 grams) bow tie pasta
– 3 cups chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 4 cups small broccoli florets (approximately 1 head of broccoli)
– 1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil
– 1/3 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
– Optional red chili flakes for serving
Instructions
1-First, gather your ingredients and start by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 pound of mild Italian pork sausage with the casing removed and cook until itβs browned, breaking it up as it goes. This step builds a rich base for your easy bowtie pasta.
2-Next, toss in 3 cloves of chopped garlic and stir for about a minute until itβs fragrant, being careful not to let it burn. Then, add 1 pound of bowtie pasta along with 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Bring everything to a boil and let it simmer.
3-Once the pasta is nearly done, mix in 4 cups of small broccoli florets and 1/2 cup of julienned sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another few minutes until the broccoli is tender and the pasta is al dente. For a creamy finish, stir in 1/3 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
4-Finally, serve your bowtie pasta warm, topped with extra parmesan and optional red chili flakes for a bit of heat. This method ensures a cohesive dish thatβs full of flavor and texture, making it one of the best flavorful bowtie pasta options for any meal.
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Drain sun-dried tomatoes well to avoid excess oil.
πΏ Fresh lemon juice brightens the flavorsβadd just before serving.
π₯¦ Don’t overcook broccoli; it should be tender-crisp to retain texture and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Simmering Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Balanced
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
