Gigi’s Famous Farfalle And Sausage Pasta - MI Coop Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausages (sweet or spicy), casings removed before cooking
• ¼ to ¾ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper (optional according to taste)
• ½ small onion (red or white), finely chopped
• 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
• 1 can (28-ounces) crushed tomatoes (with puree)
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 pound farfalle (DeCecco brand works well)
• salt for pasta water: 1 tablespoon table salt or 1.5 tablespoons kosher salt
• ½ cup packed fresh basil, chiffonade right before serving
• grated pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano