Easy Italian Sausage Pasta Weeknight Bow Tie Delight

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340g) bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 1 lb (454g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 oz) can (397g) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)