Name: One Pot Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb Italian sausage; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms; 3.5 cups water; 8 ounces whole wheat bow tie pasta; 1 cup fresh or frozen peas; 0.25 cup parmesan; 0.25 cup fresh basil

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Ingredients

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One Pot Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oildivided

1 lb Italian sausage I used Diestel brand turkey Italian sausage

8 ounces cremini mushroomsstemmed and sliced

3 ½ cups water

8 ounces whole wheat bow tie pasta(aka farfalle), or sub with your favorite short cut pasta

1 cup fresh or frozen peas thaw slightly if frozen

¼ cup parmesanfreshly grated

¼ cup fresh basilchopped

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the mushrooms. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms have browned and their liquid has evaporated.

Add the water and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the pasta and a pinch of salt and stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 11-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender and most of the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.

When the pasta is done, remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Adjust the seasoning as necessary and serve with additional parmesan cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Sausage Properly First 🍖
Remove sausage from casing and break into small chunks, then sear in a dry pot over medium-high heat before adding oil to render fat and develop deep flavor—this creates the foundation for the entire dish.
Toast Pasta Before Boiling 🍝
After removing the cooked sausage, lightly toast the dry bow tie pasta in the rendered fat for 1-2 minutes to add a subtle nutty flavor that elevates the final dish.
Use Mushroom-Infused Liquid 🍄
Sauté cremini mushrooms separately until golden, then deglaze with water to create a flavorful cooking liquid that adds umami depth and prevents a one-dimensional broth.
Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧
Before draining, reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency at the end—this creates a silky coating that helps flavors cling to each piece.
Finish with Quality Basil & Cheese 🧀
Tear fresh basil by hand (not cut) and add it off heat along with grated parmesan in the final 30 seconds to preserve delicate flavors and prevent the cheese from becoming grainy.