Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add sausage and crushed red pepper.

Step 3

Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.

Step 4

Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.

Step 5

Add tomatoes, cream, and salt.

Step 6

Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.

Step 7

(Can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and chill.).

Step 8

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water.

Step 9

Drain.

Step 10

Bring sauce to a simmer.

Step 11

Add pasta to sauce and cook until pasta is heated through and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.

Step 12

Divide pasta between plates.

Step 13

Sprinkle with parsley.

Step 14

Serve, passing Parmesan separately.