Italian Sausage with Bow Ties
Ingredients

1 pkg. (16 oz.) bow tie pasta
1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. each minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) Italian stewed tomatoes, drained, chopped
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. dried basil
garnish shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to pkg. directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, onion, garlic and pepper flakes over medium heat 4 - 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, cream, salt and basil. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6 - 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; toss with sausage mixture. Garnish with parmesan cheese. Makes 5 servings.