Italian Sausage Pasta

INGREDIENTS

• 16 oz bow tie pasta
• 1 lb milk bulk italian sausage
• 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 1/2-2 cans Italian stewed tomatoes drained and chopped
• 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. In a separate pan, cook the sausage, garlic, onion, and pepper flakes over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, cream, salt, basil and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
4. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture.
5. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

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