Creamy Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Italian Sausage | Sous | Sous

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 ounces short pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
• 5 ounces fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)