One Pot Bow Tie Pasta

This simple creamy One Pot Bow Tie Pasta recipe combines Italian sausage, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy parmesan sauce, all in one pot!

Contributed by Kelsey Byrnes, author of Dancing Around the Kitchen. Easy meals are the go-to for weeknight meals, and we are always on the search for new options! If you are also looking to try new recipes, be sure to try our Mexican Chicken Alfredo, Easy Beef Pot Pie or Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup!

Ingredient List

To Cook the One Pot Bow Tie Pasta:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground mild Italian pork sausage
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound bow tie pasta
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups small broccoli florets
½ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil
1/3 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Optional for the One Pot Bow Tie Pasta:

Red pepper flakes, for serving

Instructions

Assembling the One Pot Bow Tie Pasta

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks, about 6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the sausage to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the pasta, broth, 1 cup water, oregano, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir in the broccoli. Cover the pot and let cook until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, about 5 minutes, stirring halfway.
Uncover the pot. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream and reserved sausage. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Contributed by Kelsey Byrnes, author of Dancing Around the Kitchen. Easy meals are the go-to for weeknight meals, and we are always on the search for new options! If you are also looking to try new recipes, be sure to try our Mexican Chicken Alfredo, Easy Beef Pot Pie or Cheeseburger Macaroni Soup!