Italian Sausage with Bow Ties

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with onion and pepper flakes over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain.
3. Stir in tomatoes, cream, salt and basil; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta; heat through. Serve with cheese.

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