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Creamy Tomato Basil Turkey Sausage Pasta
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces pasta
  • 1 pound ground turkey sausage
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  • Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the heavy cream into the sauce and let it warm through for 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese until combined.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much after sitting, add a splash of the pasta cooking water when reheating. Fresh basil should be added off the heat so it keeps its color and flavor. Leftovers store well in the fridge for two days and reheat best in a skillet with a little extra cream.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large Pot, Large Skillet, Colander