Bowties and Italian Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package bowties

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until it is browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened. Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the cooked sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, cook the bowties in a large pot of boiling, salted water for 10 minutes, or until al dente.
5. Drain the bowties and add them to the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This dish was originally created in Sicily in the 16th century.
• Italian sausage is a type of pork sausage seasoned with fennel and spices.
• Bowties, also known as farfalle, are a type of pasta shaped like little bows.