Italian Sausage Pasta

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground sausage and cook for 5 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon to crumble the sausage. Drain.

3. 3

   Add the 2 Tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix the sausage back in along with the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, dried oregano, thyme and crushed red pepped {optional} and give it a good stir.

6. 6

   Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Add the cream, stir and let simmer another 5 minutes. Stir in the pasta, spinach and let it wilt.

8. 8

   Add the fresh basil and parsley and the Parmesan cheese.