Sausage and Bow Tie Pasta

Name: Sausage and Bow Tie Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 340 g Bow tie pasta; 15 g Olive oil; 12 g Garlic cloves; 150 g Onion; 120 g Green pepper; 240 g Tomatoes, diced; 200 g Plum tomatoes; 3 g Oregano; 40 g Parmesan cheese; 450 g Italian sausage

Sausage and Bow Tie Pasta · ready in 35 min · 4 servings · 540 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Tender bow tie pasta is tossed with savory sausage, sautéed vegetables, and juicy tomatoes, then finished with fragrant oregano and a shower of Parmesan for a comforting, hearty pasta dinner.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 540
Difficulty: easy

Italian American Main dishes

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

340 gBow tie pasta
15 gOlive oil
12 gGarlic cloves
150 gOnion
120 gGreen pepper
240 gTomatoes, diced
200 gPlum tomatoes
3 gOregano
40 gParmesan cheese
450 gItalian sausage

Equipment

stovetop, colander, large pot, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Cook pasta
Gather all ingredients and cook the bow tie pasta in boiling water according to the package directions, then drain without rinsing. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta is tender but still firm
Brown sausage
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sausage, breaking it up, until browned throughout, then drain excess fat if needed. · 6 min
When it is done: Sausage reaches a safe internal temperature of 71°C / 160°F.
Sauté vegetables
Reduce heat to medium, add olive oil, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced tomatoes, plum tomatoes, and oregano, then sauté and stir until softened; add hot pasta and toss to coat. · 5 min
What to look for: vegetables are soft and fragrant
Finish and serve
Transfer the pasta mixture to serving plates, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, and serve hot. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta evenly coated and steaming

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	540
Protein	24 g
Carbohydrates	58 g
of which sugars	7 g
Fat	22 g
of which saturated	7 g
Fibre	5 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

May contain: gluten, milk, nightshades

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Bow tie pasta

Penne pasta: Works well with chunky sauces.

Olive oil

Avocado oil: Higher smoke point for sautéing.

Garlic cloves

Garlic powder: Add during sautéing, not earlier.

Onion

Shallot: Milder and slightly sweeter.

Green pepper

Red bell pepper: Adds sweetness and color.

Tomatoes

Canned crushed tomatoes: Drain slightly to avoid excess liquid.