Follow these steps for perfect results
olive oil
divided
Italian sausage
casings removed
portobello mushrooms
sliced
sea salt
or more to taste, divided
freshly ground black pepper
divided
frozen peas
partially thawed
farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
Parmesan cheese
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Cook and stir sausage in the hot oil, breaking up any large chunks, until browned and crumbly (about 5 minutes).
Transfer cooked sausage to a plate.
Heat 2 more tablespoons olive oil in the same large skillet over medium heat.
Cook and stir mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in the hot oil until mushrooms are tender and all the liquid has evaporated (about 8 minutes).
Stir peas into mushroom mixture and cook until peas are warmed (about 2 minutes).
Return sausage to mushroom mixture.
Cook and stir until flavors have blended and sausage is heated (about 3 minutes).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite (about 12 minutes).
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Return pasta to pot and stir in sausage-mushroom mixture.
Cook and stir, adding reserved pasta water as needed, until mixture is evenly mixed (about 5 minutes).
Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over pasta mixture and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Toss to coat.
Add Parmesan cheese.
Toss to combine and serve.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a splash of white wine to the mushroom mixture for extra flavor.
Use fresh peas for a brighter flavor (if available).
Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese to your liking.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made ahead and reheated.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley.
Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
Pairs well with the Italian flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A common family meal.
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