This Sausage and Bow Tie Pasta Florentine recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines savory sausage with tender pasta and creamy spinach sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet.
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add to the skillet with the sauce.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Bow tie pasta, also known as farfalle, is named after the Italian word for butterfly.
Italian sausage adds a deliciously spicy kick to this creamy pasta dish.
Fresh spinach not only adds color to the dish, but also provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.