Italian Sausage & Pasta in a Tomato Cream Sauce

This was really easy and really good! Robby had seconds before Jim and I could even finish our first plate! I love a teenager with a full belly!  I know Amanda would like this recipe,  but with her living an hour away on her own and working hard in college, she was not able to try this with us.  But, this is one that she could easily make on her own!

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces bow tie pasta
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 pound HOT (or regular) Jimmy Dean sausage
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions ( I usually take my pasta out one minute sooner than directions call for ).  Brown and crumble sausage in a large pan over medium high heat until sausage is cooked through. Drain excess fat from sausage if needed. Add drained tomatoes, oregano, garlic,and salt stirring well. Add cream and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium and stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until sauce is reduced and thickened. Remove skillet from heat and add cooked pasta and cheese, stir well and let the cheese melt. Top with additional cheese if desired. Serve warm with a side salad and dinner is done!

Enjoy,

Recipe is from www.southyourmouth.com