Farfalle Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream

This creamy farfalle pasta dish combines savory sausage and fresh tomatoes for a delightful meal. The rich cream sauce envelops the pasta, creating a comforting and satisfying experience. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include olive oil, cherry tomatoes, italian sausage, salt.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 lb italian sausage (removed from casings)
- 1 tsp salt
- 12 oz farfalle pasta
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked farfalle pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper, mixing until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil and parmesan if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 570
- Protein: 25 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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