Bowtie Pasta with Chicken Sausage & Veggies
This bowtie pasta with chicken sausage and veggies is one of those quick & simple weeknight meals! It's loaded with flavor, veggies, and a little protein! I love to make this one, because it's one everyone loves. Even if the boys decide that they only want the pasta out of it, it's a still a win in my opinion! It's got lots of flavor yet it's super simple and comes together in about 20 minutes. This is one of my favorites to make!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat farfelle (bowties)
- 4 chicken sausage links chopped into coins
- 1 head of broccoli cut into small trees
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ¼-⅓ cup fresh parmesan grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil more if needed
- 2 tbsp pasta water reserved from draining pasta
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
For the chicken sausage & veggies:
- In a large pan, heat olive oil on medium heat.
- Once warmed, add in the onions and chopped broccoli. Season with a little sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder and saute for about 5-7 minutes until cooked down a bit.
- Then add in the chicken sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Next, add in your sundried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Season with a little more sea salt. Mix until spinach is wilted and take off the heat.
For the pasta:
- Heat a medium pot with water and lots of sea salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, add in your pasta and cook according to your package.
- Once it's cooked to your desire, drain but reserve about 2 tbsp of pasta water for the dish.
To assemble:
- Add the drained pasta and pasta water into the pan with the chicken sausage and veggies.
- Grate on the fresh parmesan. You want to add it directly to the pasta so it sticks before mixing. Then mix pasta until everything is incorporated.
- Season with any additional sea salt and enjoy!
Notes
For Storing: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat as desired.