Italian Sausage with Bow Ties

• servings: 6 servings
• total time: 25 minutes

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

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

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.

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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 751
• Total Fat: 44g fat (21g saturated f
• Cholesterol: 119mg
• Sodium: 989mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 67g carbohydrate (9g sug
• Dietary Fiber: 4g fiber)
• Protein: 23g protein.