Creamy Italian Bowtie Pasta

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This Creamy Italian Bowtie Pasta is a hearty stovetop dish with savory Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor—perfect for busy weeknights!

This Comfort Food Hits the Spot!

If you’re looking for a simple yet flavorful pasta dish that feels like a restaurant meal, this Creamy Italian Bowtie Pasta is it. When we’re not busy on the grill, we’re feeding our family from the kitchen. (The indoor kitchen, that is.) And this is one dish that fills up the family better than most.

With tender bowtie pasta coated in a silky Parmesan cream sauce, spiced up with Italian sausage, and brightened by spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, every bite is full of comfort and flavor. You can enjoy this on a cold winter’s night, or serve it at a fancy women’s event. The result will always be the same–lots of folks oohing and aahing.

Even though it’s made on the stovetop, this recipe is right at home alongside your favorite grilled meats or as a stand-alone meal, which is why we’re thrilled to be able to present this recipe to you.

At a Glance
• Main Ingredients: Bowtie pasta, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, Parmesan cream sauce
• Prep + Cook Time: ~15 min prep, ~15 min cook, about 30 min total
• Flavor Profile: Savory, creamy, slightly tangy/sweet from the tomatoes, with fresh spinach brightness
• Best For: Weeknight meals; a standalone dinner or paired with grilled meats

Italian Bowtie Pasta Ingredients

These simple ingredients come together into a delicious one-pot meal. You’ll find the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post but here’s a quick look at what you’ll need.

• 16 oz bowtie pasta
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tbsp flour
• 6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 4 oz fresh baby spinach

How to Make Creamy Italian Bowtie Pasta

One of the best things about this dish is how easily it comes together.

Cook the Pasta: Boil bowtie pasta in a large pot until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and return sausage to skillet.

Make the Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and garlic salt. Whisk in the flour until smooth.

Melt in the Cheese: Add Parmesan cheese and whisk over medium heat until melted and creamy. Reduce heat to low.

Add Veggies: Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook 4 minutes, until spinach wilts.

Combine: Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.

Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and enjoy hot!

Things to Love About This Recipe

• One-Pan Sauce: The creamy Parmesan sauce comes together quickly in a single skillet.
• Bold Italian Flavors: Savory sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach pair beautifully.
• Family Favorite: Comfort food that even picky eaters will love.
• Quick & Easy: Done in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
• Versatile: Easily swap sausage for chicken or add extra veggies for your own twist.

Our Thoughts on this Dish

This Creamy Italian Bowtie Pasta turned out so hearty and delicious. The savory sausage paired perfectly with the creamy Parmesan sauce, and the spinach gave it that fresh pop of color.

But honestly? The sun-dried tomatoes were the star of the show—they added just the right touch of sweetness that made the whole dish come together. Quick, easy, and definitely one I’ll be making again for busy weeknights! Hopefuly you will, too.

Other Inside Kitchen Meals

If you like to cook indoors, we’ve got plenty of recipes to make you happy. Here are a few of our favorites.

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tortillini Soup: In this post, we’ll show you how to make an incredibly creamy and delicious Italian sausage and tortellini soup. If you love pasta, soup and all things Italian-food, you will LOVE this recipe!

Cheesy Corn Casserole: This Cheesy Corn Casserole is a southern classic but you don’t have to be from the south to enjoy it. In this post I’m going to show you how to make this simple but delicious dish.

Quick and Hearty Taco Soup: Nothing hits the spot quite like a warm & savory bowl of soup. And this taco soup recipe from Backyard Texas Grill will do just that! Packed with a hearty blend of ground beef, beans, tomatoes, corn, peppers & seasonings, it’s the perfect balance of flavors in one delicious bowl. And it’s such a simple recipe!

That’s it for this delicious recipe, friends. Thanks for stopping by. Before you go, why not pin some photos to your Pinterest boards?

About the Pit Master

Though most of our recipes are focused on the grill, sometimes even a pit master craves a comforting stovetop dish. This Creamy Italian Bowtie Pasta was created for those nights when you want bold flavor without firing up the smoker. It’s rich, creamy, and satisfying—bringing the same passion for flavor that we use outdoors straight into your kitchen.