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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1lb sweet bulk sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 1⁄2cup finely chopped onion
- 3
- 1⁄2teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1(28 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 1⁄2
- 12
- 3tablespoons finely snipped fresh basil
- freshly ground romano cheese
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to saucepan.
- Add sauce to pasta; heat through, tossing to coat. Serve on warm plates. Sprinkle with basil. Pass the Romano.
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