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Bow Tie Pasta with Sausage and Sweet Peppers

This is a yummy pasta dish with sausage and peppers that is super fast to put together. My husband loves this dish! This is great with a tossed salad. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 2220.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Stock Pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Large Skillet For cooking sausage and peppers
  • 1 Colander For draining pasta
  • 1 Chef's knife For cutting sausage and peppers
  • 1 Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 pound Italian sausage cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 green bell peppers chopped
  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook sausage and peppers in a large skillet over medium heat until sausage is brown and juices run clear. Drain sausage mixture and return it to the pan. Pour in broth, season with pepper, and bring to a boil.
  • Toss pasta with sausage mixture and serve.

Notes

To elevate this simple dish, ensure the Italian sausage is deeply browned to develop rich, complex flavors; don't rush this step. Cooking the pasta strictly al dente is crucial as it will absorb residual liquid when tossed with the sauce, preventing sogginess. Consider deglazing the pan with a splash of white wine after draining the sausage fat to add depth before adding the beef broth. A touch of fresh herbs like chopped parsley or a sprinkle of grated Pecorino Romano cheese upon serving would enhance both flavor and presentation.