Creamy Italian Bow Tie Pasta 

This Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta is easy and packed with flavor!
1 package (12 oz) bow tie pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound hot or mild Italian sausage 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup diced white onion
2 cloves garlic
28 oz of your favorite sauce, I used my homemade sauce
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup packed spinach leaves
Fresh parsley, minced (optional)
In a large skillet add the olive oil then cook and crumble the sausage and red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until cooked through and browned. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender. Add the tomato sauce and heavy cream. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Add the spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce with a little pasta water. Mix until incorporated and sauce thickens a bit (about 3-5 minutes) Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
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