Bowtie Pasta

Name: Bowtie Pasta
Ingredients: 1 pound Bowtie Pasta; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Finely Chopped; 1/2 whole White Onion, Finely Diced; 2- 1/2 whole Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Links; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Tomato Sauce; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Italian Diced Tomatoes; 3/4 teaspoons Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Basil; 1 dash Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 23 cups Ricotta Cheese; 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese; Fresh Parsley, For Garnish

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 pound Bowtie Pasta
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Finely Chopped
1/2 whole White Onion, Finely Diced
2- 1/2 whole Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Links
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Tomato Sauce
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Italian Diced Tomatoes
3/4 teaspoons Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Basil
1 dash Fresh Ground Black Pepper
23 cups Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Parsley, For Garnish

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to directions and desired doneness.
2

Drain and set aside.
3

While the pasta is cooking, start on the sauce.
4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic and onions until translucent.
5

Once cooked, add the turkey sausage, squeeze it out of the thin casing, then break up into smaller pieces and brown.
6

Once browned, add in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, along with the spices.
7

Let that simmer for about 15 minutes till it reduces a little and become like a thick Italian gravy (Italians call their tomato sauce gravy and its typically thick and rich).
8

Once thickened, add in your cheeses.
9

Mix until melted through, add in the pasta, toss and serve warm.
10

Garnish with a little shredded Parmesan and parsley.