Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Veggies Recipe

Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Veggies Recipe

  • 1 (8 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage links
  • 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 medium yellow squash, diced
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 cups torn fresh basil leaves, divided
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid and return pasta to the pot.
  2. In a large skillet, over medium heat, bring 1/2 cup water, oil and sausages to a boil, cover and cook until the water evaporates, about 6-7 minutes. Remove lid and cook until sausages are well browned, 6-7 minutes longer. Remove sausage, cool slightly and slice into bite-size rounds.
  3. Add onions, peppers and squash to the hot skillet. Season lightly with salt and pepper; cook until tender and golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, sausage and 1 cup basil; simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes longer.
  4. Pour tomato mixture into pot with pasta, and over low heat stir in Parmesan cheese. Add enough pasta cooking liquid to moisten thoroughly if necessary; toss to coat. Serve with extra cheese and basil passed separately.
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