Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Cream

(2)
  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil1/2 lb ground sweet italian sausage1/4 tsp crushed dried red pepper flakes1/4 cup diced onions1 (14 1/2 oz) can Italian diced tomatoes, drained3/4 cup Half and Half cream1/4 tsp salt6 oz whole wheat pasta2 tbsp minced basil1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sausage and crushed red pepper.
3. Cook until sausage is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
4. Add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, cream and salt.
6. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.
7. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water.
8. Drain and return to pot.
9. Pour sauce over pasta. Add cheese and basil and serve. Makes 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SFERRARIO.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 379.3
  • Total Fat: 23.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 61.7 mg
  • Sodium: 791.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 17.6 g

Member Reviews
  • RHOZY1
    This was delicious! I didn't drain the tomatoes and it made a really nice sauce. Next time I might thicken it just a little with some cornstarch. This is a keeper! - 8/31/10
  • PBUCKMASTER55
    Loved this recipe! - 2/3/11