Italian Sausage with Bow Ties

Source: Sonlight Forums, Nancy (blestwith3)

• 16 oz. bow tie pasta
• 1 lb. bulk Italian Sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. crush red pepper flakes (to taste, or omit)
• 2 cans Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped (or 1 can diced, 1 can stewed)
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch Oven, cook the sausage, onion, garlic, and pepper over med heat until meat is no longer pink.  Drain.
3. Stir in tomatoes, cream, salt, and basil.  Bring to a boil over med heat.  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 min or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
4. Drain pasta and toss with the sausage mixture.  Garnish with Parmesan cheese.