Farfalle With Hot Italian Sausage, Tomatoes and Basil

ElvisPresley99's Note:

Hot Italian sausage, sweet tomatoes and fresh basil are tossed with bowtie pasta in this easy, flavor-packed summer dinner. Try this recipe with classic Italian pork sausage or leaner chicken or turkey sausage if you prefer. DELICIOUS!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3/4 lb farfalle pasta (bowtie)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb hot Italian sausage
• 3 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves torn into pieces
• 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• sea salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
2. Drain and toss in olive oil. Set aside. Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet.
3. Squeeze sausage from casing into pan, crumbling it into small pieces.
4. Add garlic and cook until sausage is browned and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
5. Toss cooked sausage with pasta, basil, tomatoes, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Chef #357209]

We really liked this recipe! I cut back on the amount of sausage because I was afraid it would be too spicey and it was just right. I also added zucchini along with my tomatoes and was a great addition.

[Mommaofmany]

I made this (doubled) for my family of 10. It received a rousing approval. We did not have as many tomatoes as the recipe called for ripe in the garden, but even with half, it was wonderful. I did not double the garlic, as I'm careful to avoid too much "garlic breath". :)