Baked Italian Sausage and Bowtie Pasta (Set It Down & Watch It Disappear!)

How to Make Baked Italian Sausage and Bowtie Pasta

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook bowtie pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

4. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Break into crumbles.

5. Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic.

6. Pour in marinara sauce and cream. Stir until combined.

7. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

8. Combine cooked pasta with sausage sauce.

9. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.

10. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella and Parmesan.

11. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

12. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

What to Serve With This Pasta

• Simple green salad with vinaigrette

• Garlic bread or crusty baguette

• Roasted broccoli or asparagus

• Sparkling water with lemon or a glass of Chianti

Tips for the Best Baked Pasta

• Don’t overcook the pasta—it finishes cooking in the oven

• Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting

• Let it rest before serving so it sets nicely

• Double the recipe if feeding teenagers (trust me 😄)

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days

• Freezer: Freeze baked pasta for up to 2 months

• Reheating: Warm in oven at 325°F or microwave until heated through

General Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: 45 minutes

• Servings: 6–8

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

Can I make it spicy?

Use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.

Can I use a different pasta shape?

Absolutely—penne, rotini, or rigatoni work well.

Is this freezer-friendly?

Very! Just cool completely before freezing.

Conclusion

This Baked Italian Sausage and Bowtie Pasta is comfort food at its finest—creamy, hearty, and loaded with flavor. It’s the kind of recipe that becomes a family favorite after one bite and gets requested again and again.

If you loved this recipe, you might also enjoy:

• Cheddar Potato Soup

• Queso Fundido

• Cinnamon-Sugar Pizza with Crescent Rolls

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Nutritional Information (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 560

• Protein: 26g

• Fat: 34g

• Carbohydrates: 38g

• Sugar: 6g

Set it down, and watch it disappear—this baked pasta never lasts long! 💛🍝