Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 10.5 oz (300 g) pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausages, casings removed, roughly cut
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 can (14 oz /400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix
• 1/2 cup (100 ml) half and half (single cream)
• 1/4 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan
• A handful fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven and cook the sausage for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, breaking them down a bit with your spoon as you go.

3. 3

   Add the onion, garlic and red chili flakes...: Add the onion, garlic and red chili flakes and cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring often, until the onion becomes translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning...: Stir in the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning mix and allow the sauce to bubble for a couple of minutes.

5. 5

   Add the half and half (single cream) and...: Add the half and half (single cream) and simmer for 1 minute to allow the sauce to thicken a bit.

6. 6

   Lower the heat and stir in the cooked...: Lower the heat and stir in the cooked pasta, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if needed.

7. 7

   Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh parsley,...: Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, season to taste and serve immediately.