Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream

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Pre-Notes

If available, try using dandelion sausage instead.

Ingredients

1. 1 T olive oil
2. 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed,crumbled
3. 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
4. 1/2 cup diced onion
5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
6. 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomates
7. 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
8. 2/3 c whipping cream
9. 1 t basil
10. 1/4 t salt
11. 1 lb pasta
12. fresh basil or parsley for garnish
13. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sausage and crushed red pepper.
3. Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
4. Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, cream, basil,and salt.
6. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. (Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and chill.).
7. Meanwhile cook pasta in large pot of boiling water, drain.
8. Bring sauce to a simmer.
9. Serve sauce over pasta.
10. Sprinkle with basil or parsley
11. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

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