1lbFresh Caraluzzi’s Sweet or Hot Loose Italian Sausage
1CupHeavy Cream
Salt & ground black pepper to taste
3TbspParmesan cheesegrated or shredded
Fresh Basil leaves for garnishoptional
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted water following instructions to al dente. Drain & set aside but save 1 cup of pasta water.
While pasta is cooking heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Then add sausage breaking it up as it cooks for another 2 minutes.
Once sausage is almost cooked add garlic & optional red pepper flakes and cook another 2 minutes.
Stir in the passata, peas, Italian seasoning, bouillon, salt & pepper and optional sugar. Simmer gently for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in heavy cream & cheese and warm gently. Then add in pasta and stir to coat evenly. Add some of the pasta water to thin out the sauce. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, and/or red pepper flakes to taste.
Serve in a large or individual serving bowls and garnish with basil (or parsley) & more shredded cheese.
Notes
Serve with a loaf of warm bread. Try Caraluzzi’s Pane di Casa in our Bakery.