Italian Sausage Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 12 oz bow tie pasta

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed

04 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

05 - 1/2 cup diced onion

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

07 - 1 (28 oz) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped

08 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

09 - 1 cup packed spinach leaves, sliced thin

10 - Fresh parsley, minced (optional, for garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and optional red pepper flakes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. When the sausage is browned, stir in the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.

03 - Add the chopped tomatoes and heavy cream to the sausage mixture. Stir well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

04 - Stir in the sliced spinach and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until wilted. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

05 - Sprinkle with fresh minced parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - You can use hot or sweet Italian sausage depending on your spice preference.

02 - Turkey sausage works well as a lighter option.

03 - This dish reheats nicely, making it a great choice for leftovers.

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