Monday, January 28, 2013

Bowtie Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream

Another winning pasta recipe!
Ready in 45 minutes.  Serves 6.

Ingredients:
1 (12 oz) package pasta of your choice (we did curly roni, the original recipe called for bow tie)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian Sausage, crumbled
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (I used cream and half and half)
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley


Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.   Cook pasta in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.   Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown.   Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender.   Stir in tomatoes, cream, and salt.   Simmer until mixture thickens, 8-10 minutes.

Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through.   Sprinkle with parsley.