BOW TIE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND ASPARAGUS

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I'm typically not a lover of asparagus mixed with pasta but in this dish, IT ROCKS! My family appreciates a drier pasta so if yours likes things a bit saucier you may want to double the EVOO/butter to get it to your consistency. I usually love broccoli mixed in a pasta like this but the asparagus is by far the better choice!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb turkey sausage (hot or mild, cut in 1 inch slices)
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 -3 dashes crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces (fresh or frozen)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 lb farfalle pasta, cooked according to directions on package

Steps:

  • Heat pan with olive oil and butter. Once butter melts, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add sausage, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper, asparagus and black pepper, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is tender, but crispy.
  • Sprinkle cheese over sausage mixture and mix well.
  • Pour over hot farfalle pasta. Toss to coat. Add salt if needed.

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