BOW TIES WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Bow Ties with Gorgonzola Sauce image

The name may sound fancy, but this pasta dish is comforting and simple to prepare. Add a mixed green salad to make it a complete meal for any occasion. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 package (16 ounces) bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and lemon pepper. Add cheese sauce, sausage and spinach to hot pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.