Crispy Sausage Asparagus Farfalle (Print Version)
Bow tie pasta with crispy sausage, tender asparagus, and creamy burrata cheese for a quick and satisfying Italian dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound farfalle pasta
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound Italian sausage, sweet or hot
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Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
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1 sweet onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound asparagus spears, cut into thirds
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⅔ cup starchy pasta water
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½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
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8 ounces burrata cheese
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Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
# Steps:
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water.
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While the water is boiling, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sausage, season with salt and pepper, and brown until crispy and broken apart. Transfer it to a plate.
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Add onions, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the same pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
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Add the asparagus spears to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add another pinch of salt and pepper.
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Add the cooked farfalle to the pan. Pour in ⅔ cup of starchy pasta water. Stir in the parmesan cheese until well combined.
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Pull apart the burrata and toss it into the pasta. Top with crushed red pepper flakes and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Reserve pasta water to help create a creamy sauce.
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Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes according to taste.