Bow Ties With Sausage, Tomato, and Cream

ms_bold's Note:

A very easy pasta dish for busy evenings. I like it served with crusty bread (to dip in the sauce) and a tossed salad. I have even doubled the recipe and served it to guest on a casual evening.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb polska kielbasa , sliced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ cup diced onion
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can italian-style plum tomatoes , coarsely chopped
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
3. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
4. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is heated and browning around the edges.
5. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender.
6. Stir in tomatoes, cream, and salt.
7. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through.
9. Sprinkle with parsley.

Reviews

[College Gal]

I have made this twice now. Both times I used 2% milk instead of cream. The first time I used a can of diced tomatoes and the sauce turned pink due to the tomato juice-- it looked WEIRD but tasted great! Next time I followed the directions with the tomatoes and I didnt like it as much because there was not enough sauce. Will be making again (with the diced tomatoes).

[spatchcock]

We LOVED this, sbsbea! Thanks for the recommendation. I subbed mushrooms for the sausage as you suggested (we don't eat meat and fiance is sensitive to seafood.) Also, I used half and half instead of heavy cream for the sauce, out of dietary guilt. Finally, I did take Boca's suggestion and add some white whine--I did this to deglaze the pan when the mushrooms and red pepper flakes were cooking. Fabulous meal. We'll make this many times.

[Boca Pat]

I love this meal. It has turned into one of our favorites. I use hot italian sausage, instead of kielbasa(personal preference)and I also add about 1/2 cup chianti. This is true comfort food for me. Thanks for sharing, sbsbea