Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

olive oil

divided

1 pound

Italian sausage

casings removed

10 unit

portobello mushrooms

sliced

0.75 tsp

sea salt

or more to taste, divided

0.75 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

divided

10 unit

frozen peas

partially thawed

16 unit

farfalle (bow-tie) pasta

0.5 cup

Parmesan cheese

Step 1
~3 min

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Cook and stir sausage in the hot oil, breaking up any large chunks, until browned and crumbly (about 5 minutes).

Step 3
~3 min

Transfer cooked sausage to a plate.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat 2 more tablespoons olive oil in the same large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5
~3 min

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).

Step 6
~3 min

Stir peas into mushroom mixture and cook until peas are warmed (about 2 minutes).

Step 7
~3 min

Return sausage to mushroom mixture.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook and stir until flavors have blended and sausage is heated (about 3 minutes).

Step 9
~3 min

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 10
~3 min

Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite (about 12 minutes).

Step 11
~3 min

Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

Step 12
~3 min

Return pasta to pot and stir in sausage-mushroom mixture.

Step 13
~3 min

Cook and stir, adding reserved pasta water as needed, until mixture is evenly mixed (about 5 minutes).

Step 14
~3 min

Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup olive oil over pasta mixture and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Step 15
~3 min

Toss to coat.

Step 16
~3 min

Add Parmesan cheese.

Step 17
~3 min

Toss to combine and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side salad with vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

A common family meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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