Creamy Pasta, Sausage & Tomato Skillet Meal

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup mini bow-tie pasta (uncooked)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 oz smoked turkey dinner sausage (diced)
• 1/2 cup onions (diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• dash of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 diced tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 cup Italian cheese blend (can also use mozzarella)
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes (plus more for garnish)
• salt & pepper (if desired)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.

2. 2

   Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

4. 4

   Brown the sausage.

5. 5

   Add garlic and onions.

6. 6

   Cook until onions are tender and translucent. Add red pepper flakes if desired.

7. 7

   Add in diced tomatoes.

8. 8

   Stir in whipping cream.

9. 9

   Let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

10. 10

    When sauce has thickened up stir in the pasta.

11. 11

    Sprinkle in the cheese.

12. 12

    Add parsley and salt & pepper to taste. You may also add sweet peas, chopped broccoli or spinach to give it some color.

13. 13

    Stir it up and serve!