Peasant Pasta

Rachael Ray

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  sweet Italian sausage
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup  frozen peas
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 1⁄2 lb  penne rigate, cooked until al dente

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown/crumble sausage; drain sausage in colander.
2. Wipe out pot and return to heat; add crumbled sausage back to pot, with tomatoes.
3. Bring to a bubble and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add peas; cook 1minute; stir in cream, to blush the color of the sauce.
5. Simmer until the pasta is ready to drain; adjust seasoning w/ salt and pepper.
6. Toss 2/3 of the sauce with the pasta and transfer to a serving bowl.
7. Top with the remaining sauce and serve with grated cheese, crusty bread and wine.