ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH BOW TIES

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We often have our favorite pasta when company comes over, and I've shared this Italian sausage recipe several times. Now many of my friends make it for their families, too. -Janelle Moore, Auburn, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 751 calories, Fat 44g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 989mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.