Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed,crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained,coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces pasta
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced parsley
• grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add sausage and crushed red pepper.

3. 3

   Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, cream, and salt.

6. 6

   Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.

7. 7

   (Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and chill.).

8. 8

   Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water.

9. 9

   Drain.

10. 10

    Bring sauce to a simmer.

11. 11

    Add pasta to sauce and cook until pasta is heated through and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.

12. 12

    Divide pasta between plates.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with parsley.

14. 14

    Serve, passing Parmesan separately.