Italian Sausage With Bow Tie Pasta

Quick dinner for the family.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 5 pasta dishes

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 1  lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  minced garlic
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
•  sheredded parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion, and pepper flakes over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.
3. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute, and drain.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, cream, salt, and basil, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
5. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
6. Drain pasta, toss with sausage mizture, and garnish with parmesan cheese.