Creamy Bow Ties with Sausage and Tomatoes

Creamy Bow Ties with Sausage and Tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoons salt
12 ounce bow tie pasta
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add sausage and pepper flakes.
• Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
• Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, cream and salt.
• Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water to desired doneness.
• Drain.
• Serve on a plate or flat bowl with cream mixture.
• Top with fresh grated parmesan and parsley.