Parmesan and Sausage Bolognese

Ingredients

• 12 oz spicy Italian sausage (casing removed)
• 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup Parmesan (finely grated)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb rigatoni (cooked as directed on package)

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until fully cooked.

2. 2

   If necessary, drain the meat, and discard all but 1 tbsp of the fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Return the sausage to the skillet with garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato paste, mix well to incorporate, and cook for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the crushed tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and salt.

6. 6

   Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until sauce has slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Stir in Parmesan and heavy cream.

8. 8

   Serve over cooked rigatoni with more Parmesan cheese on top.