Pasta with Sweet Sausage, Tomato and Basil

Quick and easy dinner with a great taste for the busy family chef!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
• 1  lb sweet Italian sausage link, bulk or remove from casings
• 4  cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (32 ounce) can  chunky style crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream, 3 turns of the pan in a slow stream
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1⁄2 cup  frozen sweet peas, a handful
•  salt and pepper, to your taste
• 20  leaves fresh basil, torn
• 1  lb pasta, cooked to al dente (your favorite shape)

Directions

1. Heat a deep skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add oil and sausage to hot pan.
3. Brown sausage and crumble into small bits.
4. Drain any excess grease from skillet and return pan to heat.
5. Add garlic to sausage and sauté for 2 minutes.
6. Add tomatoes and bring to a bubble.
7. Reduce heat.