Bow Ties With Sausage, Tomato, and Cream

A very easy pasta dish for busy evenings. I like it served with crusty bread (to dip in the sauce) and a tossed salad. I have even doubled the recipe and served it to guest on a casual evening.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  lb polska kielbasa, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 cup  diced onion
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can  italian-style plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons  minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
3. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
4. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is heated and browning around the edges.
5. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender.
6. Stir in tomatoes, cream, and salt.
7. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through.
9. Sprinkle with parsley.