Ingredients
For 6
- 12 oz bow tie pasta 1 ½ cups
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 chicken sausage (basil and tomato or any flavor)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes any flavor drain a lil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese divided
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add olive oil. Once warm, add sliced chicken sausage and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, basil, and pepper flakes to the large skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the pasta and toss them into the cream mixture. Mix in sliced chicken sausage or top pasta with sausage and serve warm.
- Garnish with the remaining ½ cup of parmesan cheese.