One of my kids favorite dishes, if you need a hearty meal thats quick to serve and pleasing to the family, here it is! It can be thrown together in just about 15 minutes and on the table.
Cook Time 15 min Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz. box bow tie pasta
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic-fresh
- 1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 package of smoked sausage, sliced small
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 stick of salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- shaved parmesan for serving
Set the water to boil for the bow tie pasta in a large pot. Don’t forget to add salt as this is your only opportunity to season the pasta itself.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and saute until tender or translucent.n Next, add to this skillet the sliced smoked sausage pieces and sun-dried tomatoes. Once the sausage has cooked nicely and begins to carmelize a bit, add the spinach leaves and stir in gently and saute until wilted. Set aside.
In a small stockpan melt the butter, and then add the heavy whipping cream. Once it begins to boil, remove from the heat and add the parmesan, salt, and pepper to the pot.
Boil the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
Add the sauce, pasta, and sausage mixture together in the large pot. Stir gently to combine. Top with the shaved parmesan and serve immediately with warm bread.
Indiana Farm Wife 