My good friend Kellie Holmstrom, shared a recipe that she found on Pinterest. Her whole family loved it, so I decided to give it a try. But of course I always end up tweaking recipes a bit, because I love to be creative in the kitchen. Hope you enjoy my variation!

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Italian Sausage Bow-Tie Pasta

Italian Sausage Bow-Tie Pasta

Name: Italian Sausage Bow-Tie Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 16oz Bow Tie Pasta; 1 1/2# Italian Sausage (see my recipe); 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion; 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 28oz can Italian Style Crushed Tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp dried basil; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

16oz Bow Tie Pasta
1 1/2# Italian Sausage (see my recipe)
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
28oz can Italian Style Crushed Tomatoes
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried basil
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cream, salt, basil, and 1/2 cup of the shredded Parmesan cheese.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat,;simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture.
Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.