Creamy Sausage-Tomato Rotini

Additional Information 521 calories, 22 g total fat, 66 mg cholesterol, 1000 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 21 g protein, 0% vitamin A, 7% vitamin C, 18% calcium, 16% iron.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  sweet bulk sausage or 1  lb hot Italian sausage
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 3  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half or 1 1⁄2 cups  light cream
• 12  ounces rotini pasta (corkscrew pasta) or 12  ounces gemelli pasta (twisted ropes)
• 3  tablespoons  finely snipped fresh basil
•  freshly ground romano cheese

Directions

1. In a heavy large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, garlic, and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is cooked through, stirring to break up pieces of sausage. Drain off excess fat.
2. Stir in undrained tomatoes; boil gently, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add half-and-half or light cream. Simmer 4 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to saucepan.
4. Add sauce to pasta; heat through, tossing to coat. Serve on warm plates. Sprinkle with basil. Pass the Romano.