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italian sausage and pasta in a cream basil sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Roberta Isaacson
highland park, IL

Found this recipe tonight, sounds great to me, will be trying it tomorrow.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For italian sausage and pasta in a cream basil sauce

  • 3 cups farfalle(bow-tie) pasta
  • 1 (16 oz) package mild ground italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

How To Make italian sausage and pasta in a cream basil sauce

  • 1
    Prepare the pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and crumble it with a spoon as it cooks.
  • 3
    Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and continue cooking until sausage is no longer pink.
  • 4
    Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until onion softens. Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
  • 5
    Stir in cherry tomtaoes and salt, and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • 6
    Add half and half and heavy cream and parmesan cheese, simmer on low until mixture thickens(about 5 minutes).
  • 7
    Stir in the cooked pasta and basil and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • 8
    Top with fresh basil and shredded mozzarella.

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