Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Yummy yum yum!

Are you looking for a quick, easy recipe that you can make any day of the week? Are you looking for a recipe that will "wow" guest? Are you looking for a recipe that is elegant, yet simple? Well this is the recipe for you!! It's a favorite in our house. I've made it for guests. I've made it on a Tuesday. I've made it to celebrate. It covers all occasions and it's beyond yummy!

Creamy Tomatoes, Sausage & Bow Ties

1 12oz package of bow tie pasta
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 tsp red pepper flakes
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 cloves of mined garlic
1 28oz can chopped tomatoes
Salt & pepper
Oregano
3/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 cup half & half
2 tsp corn starch dissolved in
1 tbs half & half
Chopped fresh basil

Cook pasta according to the directions.

Brown the sausage with the red pepper flakes and olive oil. Add in the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is tender. Add in the tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano & white wine. Simmer for 30 minutes to reduce. Add in the half & half and the corn starch mixture. Simmer until thick (about 5 to 10 minutes).
Toss the sauce with the pasta and chopped basil.

Tips

The small bottles of wine at the store are perfect for this recipe!
Serve with a crusty garlic bread
Fresh mozzarella or Parmesan is yummy tossed in this dish!

1 comment:

Christina said...

I am a happy cook of this meal. Delish!